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What is the Lab Name for Amylase Lab Values?

Amylase
 








What is Amylase in terms of Nursing Labs?

Amylase is made in the pancreas. It is an enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates to allow our body to absorb it. Monitoring amylase levels can identify problems with the pancreas.
 








What is the Normal Range for Amylase?

0-130 U/L
 








What are the Indications for Amylase?

Diagnosing: Pancreatitis Pancreatic Duct Obstruction Macroamylasemia Trauma to Pancreas  








What would cause Increased Levels of Amylase?

Pancreatitis Pancreatic Cancer Pancreatic Cyst DKA Peritonitis Abdominal Trauma Duodenal Obstruction Mumps Alcohol use












 






What would cause Decreased Levels of Amylase?








Pancreatic Insufficiency Pancreatectomy Toxemia of Pregnancy Cystic Fibrosis Liver Disease