Tag: Urinary Amylase

Enzyme hydrolyzing starch, amylase is produced by the pancreas and salivary glands. It flows into the serum when these glands are the subject of a ductal obstruction or cell necrosis, then passes into the urine. Indications: Search of acute pancreatitis front abdominal pain, nausea and often with fever. Sample: Venous blood on dry or heparin…