Above the range
Common causes of a high Amylase
- Acute pancreatitis
- Salivary gland disease
- Bowel obstruction or perforation
- Renal failure
Looking for the other direction? See what causes a low Amylase.
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Above the range
What causes a high Amylase?
Normal range 30-110 U/L (0.5-1.84 µkat/L SI). Specimen: Serum. See the full Amylase reference page for critical values and nursing considerations.
What is the normal range for Amylase?
The standard teaching reference range for Amylase is 30-110 U/L in conventional units, or 0.5-1.84 µkat/L in SI units. This value is measured in serum.
| Specimen | Serum |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | 30-110 U/L |
| SI range | 0.5-1.84 µkat/L |
| Panel | Inflammatory & Other Chemistry |
Full details, including nursing considerations, on the Amylase normal range page. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population - always use the range printed on the actual result.
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