Amylase (Serum) Test in Faridabad

At a Glance

Test: Amylase - Serum. Result: A number with a reference range. Price: From 500. Fasting: Not required. Sample: Blood (serum). Reports: Within 12 hours, digital. Home collection: Available across Faridabad; any charge is shown at booking. Lab: NABL-accredited.

What It Measures

Amylase is an enzyme that helps digest starch. Most of it comes from the pancreas and the salivary glands. When the pancreas is inflamed or blocked, more amylase leaks into the blood. The test measures how much.

Why Doctors Order It

It is used to help diagnose and monitor acute pancreatitis, and sometimes chronic pancreatitis or other pancreatic problems. It is typically ordered for severe pain in the upper abdomen that may spread to the back, often with nausea or vomiting. Doctors often pair it with a serum lipase test, which is more specific to the pancreas.

Reading the Result

A raised amylase can point to pancreatitis, but it can also rise in other conditions, including mumps and other salivary gland problems, some intestinal conditions, kidney disease and certain medicines. A normal level does not always rule pancreatitis out, especially if some days have passed. The result is read with symptoms, examination and imaging.

When Pain Should Not Wait

Severe upper abdominal pain, repeated vomiting, fever or a rigid abdomen needs urgent medical attention. Do not wait for a home sample or a report; go to hospital.

For Shift Workers and Heavy Eaters of Fried Food

Irregular meal timing, heavy fried meals and alcohol are common contributors to pancreatic problems. In Faridabad, where long shifts often mean irregular meals, a sample before or after work is easy to arrange for a non-urgent check. No fasting is needed.

What Is Not Included

This is one test. It does not include lipase, liver function tests, imaging or a blood sugar test.

Content last reviewed: October 2026