What is Amylase?
Amylase catalyzes the breakdown of complex starch. Most of the serum amylases are mainly derived from the pancreas and pituitary gland. The measurement of alpha-Amylase is important for the diagnosis of pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) as well as other pancreatic and intestinal diseases.
Technique
PHOTOMETRY
Who prescribes
Gastroenterologists, General physician, General Medicine, Surgeons
Sample type
SERUM
Fasting
Fasting
