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  1. Amylase Test: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    Amylase Test What is an amylase test? An amylase test measures the amount of amylase in your blood or urine (pee). Amylase is an enzyme, a protein ... certain digestive conditions. Why do I need an amylase test? Your health care provider may order an ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/amylase-test - Medical Tests
  2. Amylase - blood 
    Amylase is an enzyme that helps digest carbohydrates. It is made primarily in the pancreas and the ... diseased or inflamed, it releases increased amounts of amylase into the blood. A test can be done ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003464.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Amylase - urine 
    ... is a test that measures the amount of amylase in urine. Amylase is an enzyme that helps digest carbohydrates. It ... the pancreas and the glands that make saliva. Amylase may also be measured with a blood test .
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003607.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Amylase urine test (image) 
    Amylase is an enzyme which helps digest glycogen and starch. It is produced mainly in the pancreas and salivary glands. Amylase is normally secreted from the pancreas through the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9060.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Pancreatic Enzymes (Pancreatic Cancer Action Network)  
    Pancreatic Cancer/Living With ... Pancreatic Cancer ... Pancreatic Cancer Action Network ... Pancreatic enzymes help digestion by breaking down fats, proteins and carbohydrates. ...
    https://pancan.org/.../diet-and-nutrition/pancreatic-enzymes - External Health Links
  6. Macroamylasemia 
    ... a substance that consists of an enzyme , called amylase, attached to a protein. Because it is large, ... A blood test will show high levels of amylase. However, macroamylasemia can cause test results similar to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001216.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Chymotrypsin in Stool: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... different pancreatic enzymes: Stool elastase Lipase blood test Amylase blood test If you have questions about your ... Testing.com [Internet]. Seattle (WA).: OneCare Media; c2024. Amylase Test; [modified 2022 Dec 14; cited 2024 Jun ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/chymotrypsin-in-stool - Medical Tests
  8. Pancreatic Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    The pancreas is a gland behind your stomach and in front of your spine. It produces juices that help break down food and hormones that help control blood ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/pancreaticdiseases.html - Health Topics
  9. Pancreatitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    The pancreas is a large gland behind the stomach and close to the first part of the small intestine. It secretes digestive juices into the small intestine ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/pancreatitis.html - Health Topics
  10. Acute pancreatitis 
    ... enzymes will be done. These include: Increased serum amylase level Increased serum lipase level (a more specific indicator of pancreatitis than amylase levels) Increased urine amylase level Other blood tests ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000287.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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