Amylase, Serum LabCorp

This serum amylase test helps check for issues with your pancreas, like pancreatitis, which can cause abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. It provides a direct measure of a key enzyme to help pinpoint the cause of your digestive symptoms. Getting this test from Defy Medical offers a convenient way to investigate these common symptoms.

Finding the cause(s) of:

• Abdominal pain: Elevated amylase levels can indicate inflammation or damage to the pancreas, a common cause of severe abdominal pain.
• Bloating: Pancreatic issues detected by this test can affect digestion, potentially leading to bloating.
• Fever: Inflammation of the pancreas, which this test can help identify, can sometimes be associated with a fever.
• Loss of appetite: Conditions affecting the pancreas, like pancreatitis, often cause a loss of appetite.
• Nausea: This test can help identify pancreatic problems that frequently cause nausea.
• Vomiting: High amylase levels can signal pancreatic issues that often lead to vomiting.