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    Amylase

    Amylase



    Why It Is Done

    A test for amylase is done to:

    • Find Reference pancreatitis Opens New Window and other pancreatic diseases.
    • See if the treatment for pancreatitis and other pancreatic diseases is working.
    • Check swelling and inflammation of the salivary glands.



    By: Reference Healthwise Staff Last Revised: Reference April 8, 2011
    Medical Review: Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
    Reference Jerome B. Simon, MD, FRCPC, FACP - Gastroenterology


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