Amylaza trzustkowa - surowica

Pancreatic amylase

Pancreatic amylase is an enzyme that hydrolyzes starch, It is produced in the pancreas and saliva. Amylase enters the blood if there is obstruction of the ducts or necrosis of the cells. It is then excreted in the urine (with a delay of 8-10 hours).

The increase in pancreatic amylase activity is accompanied by an increase in lipase activity. The assay is a good marker of acute pancreatitis pancreatitis.

Pancreatic amylase test results

• The test result is available within 3 working days.
• Possibility to collect the result at the reception desk of any Medicover Centre or at the place where the examination is performed (in the case of the Medical Centre Damiana).
• Possibility to access the result online at Medicover Online (it is necessary to download the access password at the reception desk of the Medical Center Medicover) or at Damian Online (in the case of tests performed at Damian Medical Center).