Normal Reference Ranges
Adult
30 - 110 U/L
Pediatric
0 - 130 U/L
Clinical Significance
Enzyme that breaks down starches. Less specific for acute pancreatitis than Lipase, as it is also produced by salivary glands and GI tract.
Causes of High
- Acute pancreatitis
- Parotitis (Mumps)
- Peptic ulcer perforation
- Bowel obstruction
- Macroamylasemia
Causes of Low
- Pancreatic insufficiency (Cystic Fibrosis, Chronic Pancreatitis)