Amylase

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Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs (http://nursing.com/63labs) • • • What is the Lab Name for Amylase Lab Values? • Amylase • • • What is Amylase in terms of Nursing Labs? • Amylase is made in the pancreas. It is an enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates to allow our body to absorb it. Monitoring amylase levels can identify problems with the pancreas. • • • What is the Normal Range for Amylase? • 0-130 U/L • • • What are the Indications for Amylase? • • • Diagnosing: • • • Pancreatitis • • • Pancreatic Duct Obstruction • • • Macroamylasemia • • • • Trauma to Pancreas • • • What would cause Increased Levels of Amylase? • • • Pancreatitis • • • Pancreatic Cancer • • • Pancreatic Cyst • • • DKA • • • Peritonitis • • • Abdominal Trauma • • • Duodenal Obstruction • • • Mumps • • • Alcohol use • • What would cause Decreased Levels of Amylase? • • • • Pancreatic Insufficiency • • • Pancreatectomy • • • Toxemia of Pregnancy • • • Cystic Fibrosis • • • Liver Disease

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