Laboratory test
Urine alpha-amylase
Test code · БМ.010
Urine alpha-amylase, also called diastase, is an enzyme measurement that may complement investigation of the pancreas and salivary glands.
- Specimen
- Urine
- Turnaround time
- 1–2 days
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About the test
Urine alpha-amylase, also called diastase, is an enzyme measurement that may complement investigation of the pancreas and salivary glands. Some blood amylase is excreted by the kidneys, so its activity can also change in urine. The test is assessed together with blood amylase or lipase, symptoms and kidney function.
An increase is not specific to pancreatitis, and a normal result does not exclude all pancreatic diseases. Values from different sample types and methods are not directly combined. The doctor assesses the result together with symptoms, medical history and other investigations. The reference values of the individual laboratory are used for comparison, and changes over time are considered during follow-up.
Why it is ordered
- Measure amylase activity in urine.
- Complement investigation of suspected enzyme abnormalities.
How to prepare
Before taking the test, check the preparation and specimen collection requirements with the laboratory. Tell your doctor about medicines and recent treatment. Do not stop prescribed medicines on your own.
Where to have the test
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Rasul Dent
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