Amylase (Serum) Test in Gurgaon

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 Gurgaon; 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 upper abdominal pain that may spread to the back, often with nausea or vomiting. Doctors often pair it with serum lipase, which is more specific to the pancreas. ## Reading the Result A raised amylase can point to pancreatitis, but it can also rise with 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. Go to hospital instead of waiting for a sample or a report. ## Long Desk Hours and Takeaway Lunches Irregular meals, heavy fried food, alcohol at client dinners and long periods without moving are all common in Gurgaon's corporate life, and they are among the contributors to gallbladder and pancreatic trouble. For a non-urgent check, a sample at home or office with no fasting is easy to arrange. ## 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