Amylase Blood Test (Healius and ACL only)
Amylase Blood Test (Healius and ACL only)
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Amylase Blood Test (Healius and ACL only)
Amylase Blood Test (Healius and ACL only)
Amylase Blood Test (Healius and ACL only)
Amylase Blood Test (Healius and ACL only)
Amylase Blood Test (Healius and ACL only)
Woman in medical attire with a stethoscope on a pink background, featuring text about a medical team being ready to help.
Amylase Blood Test (Healius and ACL only)
Amylase Blood Test (Healius and ACL only)
Amylase Blood Test (Healius and ACL only)

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Amylase Blood Test (Healius and ACL only)

$68.00 AUD

Dealing with upper abdominal pain that may involve your pancreas, or want to check your amylase levels as part of a digestive health workup?

Measures amylase, an enzyme produced by the pancreas and salivary glands. Levels rise sharply in acute pancreatitis and are also elevated in salivary gland disease, bowel obstruction and kidney disease.

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Overview

Amylase is a digestive enzyme produced by your pancreas and salivary glands. This blood test measures amylase levels to investigate suspected pancreatitis, salivary gland disorders, and other conditions affecting enzyme-producing organs.

When the pancreas becomes inflamed, damaged cells release amylase into the bloodstream, causing levels to spike. Acute pancreatitis typically produces three to ten times the normal amylase level, making this a useful diagnostic marker for abdominal pain evaluation.

This test serves Australians experiencing severe abdominal pain, particularly pain that radiates to the back or worsens after eating. It helps differentiate pancreatic causes from other sources of abdominal symptoms.

Symptoms

To investigate suspected acute or chronic pancreatitis, assess pancreatic function, and evaluate abdominal symptoms where a pancreatic cause is possible.

Questions

  • Amylase testing availability varies by laboratory network. This test is currently offered through Healius and ACL pathology centres. Use the centre locator when booking to find your nearest participating centre.
  • Both are pancreatic enzymes used to investigate pancreatitis. Amylase rises faster and returns to normal sooner (within 3–5 days). Lipase is more specific to the pancreas and stays elevated for longer (up to 2 weeks), making it more useful if testing happens a few days after symptoms start.
  • Yes. Elevated amylase can be caused by salivary gland inflammation (parotitis), bowel obstruction, perforated bowel, kidney disease, and some medications. Your practitioner will use your symptoms and other test results to determine the cause.
  • No specific fasting is required for an amylase test.
  • Chronic pancreatitis may not cause significant amylase elevation because the gland progressively loses its enzyme-producing capacity over time. A normal amylase does not rule out chronic disease. Your practitioner may recommend additional tests if chronic pancreatitis is suspected.

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How to prepare

No specific preparation is required for an amylase blood test. However, if you are experiencing acute abdominal pain, please contact your GP or present to an emergency department rather than waiting for a routine blood collection. Inform the pathology centre of any symptoms you are currently experiencing.

After the test

Share your results with your GP. If your amylase is significantly elevated, your practitioner will likely want to assess you in person and may refer you for imaging (ultrasound or CT). Do not wait for results if you are experiencing severe, acute abdominal pain — seek urgent medical attention.

Your test results will be available in your private dashboard. If there are any urgent issues, we'll let you know so you can follow up with your health professional.

Understanding results

Amylase is measured in units per litre (U/L). Reference ranges vary slightly between laboratories, but most adult reference ranges fall between 25 and 125 U/L.

- Elevated amylase: Most commonly seen in acute pancreatitis, where levels may be 3–10 times the upper limit of normal. Also elevated in salivary gland conditions, bowel obstruction, and kidney disease.
- Normal amylase: Does not rule out pancreatitis, particularly if blood is drawn late in the course of illness (amylase returns to normal within 3–5 days) or in chronic pancreatitis where enzyme production may be reduced.
- Low amylase: Seen in advanced chronic pancreatitis where the gland has lost significant function.

Amylase results should always be interpreted alongside lipase, clinical symptoms, and imaging when pancreatitis is suspected.

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