Normal Values:

The normal range is 23 to 85 units per liter (U/L). Some laboratories give a range of 40 to 140 U/L.

Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.

What abnormal results mean:

Increased amylase levels may indicate:

• Acute pancreatitis
• Cancer of the pancreas, ovaries, or lungs
• Cholecystitis
• Gallbladder attack resulting from disease
• Infection of the salivary glands (such as mumps) or an obstruction
• Intestinal obstruction
• Macroamylasemia
• Pancreatic or bile duct obstruction
• Perforated ulcer
• Tubal pregnancy (may be ruptured)
• Viral gastroenteritis

Decreased amylase levels may indicate:

• Damage to the pancreas
• Kidney disease
• Pancreatic cancer
• Toxemia of pregnancy