{"id":194801,"date":"2022-02-09T07:57:53","date_gmt":"2022-02-09T05:57:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/laboratory-tests\/laboratory-tests-type\/clinical-chemistry-tests\/alpha-amylase\/"},"modified":"2025-02-18T15:32:03","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T13:32:03","slug":"alpha-amylase","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/en\/laboratory-tests\/laboratory-tests-type\/clinical-chemistry-tests\/alpha-amylase\/","title":{"rendered":"Alpha-amylase"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Alpha-amylase<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Alpha-amylase is an enzyme that breaks starch into sugars, a type of amylase produced by the salivary glands and pancreas. The test is primarily used to test pancreatic function and diagnose diseases of the pancreas.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >What does the test show?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Assay of alpha-amylase levels is suitable for determining enzyme activity. This is especially important in detecting the proper functioning of the pancreas, as food is only present in the mouth for a shorter period of time. Enzymes produced by the pancreas play an important role in the digestion of starch and cellulose.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >In what case is it recommended to perform the test?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In case of suspicion of pancreatic disease, which usually accompanied by symptoms like loss of appetite, nausea, severe abdominal pain, fever.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >What sample is needed for the test?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A blood sample, taken from a vein, is needed for the test.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is recommended that certain medications (diuretic, aspirin, oral contraceptive pill, steroids) be avoided before the test. In all cases, consult the specialist who ordered the examination before leaving them temporarily.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1606\" height=\"1604\" src=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hasnyalmirigy-laborcsomag-amilaz.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Hasnyalmirigy laborcsomag\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hasnyalmirigy-laborcsomag-amilaz.jpg 1606w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hasnyalmirigy-laborcsomag-amilaz-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hasnyalmirigy-laborcsomag-amilaz-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hasnyalmirigy-laborcsomag-amilaz-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hasnyalmirigy-laborcsomag-amilaz-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hasnyalmirigy-laborcsomag-amilaz-1536x1534.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hasnyalmirigy-laborcsomag-amilaz-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hasnyalmirigy-laborcsomag-amilaz-370x370.jpg 370w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hasnyalmirigy-laborcsomag-amilaz-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hasnyalmirigy-laborcsomag-amilaz-840x839.jpg 840w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hasnyalmirigy-laborcsomag-amilaz-410x409.jpg 410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1606px) 100vw, 1606px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >What does the result show?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is important to know that if the result differs from the normal values, an accurate diagnosis can only be made by examining different test values together.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A high level of alpha-amylase can usually be caused by acute inflammation of the pancreas. To diagnose acute pancreatitis, in addition to amylase levels, the level of a pancreatic enzyme, lipase is also measured. In inflammation of the pancreas, amylase levels can be five to ten times higher than normal. Elevated amylase levels may also indicate pancreatic cancer, ovarian cancer, lung cancer, intestinal obstruction, perforated ulcer, or mumps.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Decreased alpha-amylase levels may indicate pancreatic damage, kidney disease, or gestational toxicosis.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >What to do after the test?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The test itself cannot diagnose any disease, therefore in all cases consult an internist or hematologist to determine the exact diagnosis and the required therapy.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Alpha-amylase Alpha-amylase is an enzyme that breaks starch into sugars, a type of amylase produced by the salivary glands and pancreas. 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