1044. α-Amylase
Description
Amylase is an enzyme that is formed in the salivary and pancreas and takes part in the breakdown of carbohydrates that enter the body with food. The minimum amount of amylase is also produced by other organs of the gastrointestinal tract.
Determination of amylase levels is used to diagnose pancreatitis, obstruction of the biliary tract, inflammation of the salivary glands, cystic fibrosis, acute abdomen syndrome.
When and who needs the test?
- diseases of the pancreas;
- diseases of the salivary glands (mumps);
- cystic fibrosis;
- acute abdomen syndrome.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...
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