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Amylase

Amylase

£11.88
Measures amylase levels to help detect pancreatic or digestive issues—even when symptoms are mild or unclear.
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About this test

  • Abdominal pain, especially in the upper abdomen
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Loss of appetite
  • Fever or chills (in cases of acute inflammation)
  • Swollen or tender abdomen
  • Pain that radiates to the back (common in pancreatitis)
  • Bloating or digestive discomfort
  • Dry mouth or swelling near the jaw (salivary gland involvement)
  • Diarrhoea or indigestion
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • No symptoms at all in mild or early pancreatic or digestive disorders

Recommended for individuals experiencing abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or other signs of digestive discomfort. Ideal for those with a history of pancreatic conditions, salivary gland disorders, or unexplained digestive symptoms such as bloating or appetite loss. Also suitable for individuals with suspected pancreatitis, or those taking a proactive approach to monitoring pancreatic enzyme function and overall digestive health—even in the absence of obvious symptoms.

  • Acute pancreatitis
  • Chronic pancreatitis
  • Pancreatic duct obstruction
  • Pancreatic cancer (as part of a broader panel)
  • Gallbladder disease
  • Mumps or salivary gland inflammation (e.g. parotitis)
  • Peptic ulcer perforation
  • Digestive enzyme imbalance
  • Abdominal trauma affecting the pancreas
  • Unexplained digestive symptoms (e.g. nausea, bloating, loss of appetite)

Symptoms

  • Abdominal pain, especially in the upper abdomen
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Loss of appetite
  • Fever or chills (in cases of acute inflammation)
  • Swollen or tender abdomen
  • Pain that radiates to the back (common in pancreatitis)
  • Bloating or digestive discomfort
  • Dry mouth or swelling near the jaw (salivary gland involvement)
  • Diarrhoea or indigestion
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • No symptoms at all in mild or early pancreatic or digestive disorders

Who should be test

Recommended for individuals experiencing abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or other signs of digestive discomfort. Ideal for those with a history of pancreatic conditions, salivary gland disorders, or unexplained digestive symptoms such as bloating or appetite loss. Also suitable for individuals with suspected pancreatitis, or those taking a proactive approach to monitoring pancreatic enzyme function and overall digestive health—even in the absence of obvious symptoms.

When to test

  • Acute pancreatitis
  • Chronic pancreatitis
  • Pancreatic duct obstruction
  • Pancreatic cancer (as part of a broader panel)
  • Gallbladder disease
  • Mumps or salivary gland inflammation (e.g. parotitis)
  • Peptic ulcer perforation
  • Digestive enzyme imbalance
  • Abdominal trauma affecting the pancreas
  • Unexplained digestive symptoms (e.g. nausea, bloating, loss of appetite)

What's measured

What gets tested