Amylase, urine

Normal values:

The normal range is 2.6 to 21.2 IU/h.

Note: IU/h = international units per hour

What abnormal results mean:

Increased amylase levels may indicate:

• acute pancreatitis
• cancer of the pancreas, ovaries, or lungs
• cholecystitis
• ectopic or ruptured tubal pregnancy
• gall bladder disease
• infection of the salivary glands (mumps or an obstruction)
• ingestion of alcohol
• intestinal obstruction
• pancreatic duct obstruction
• perforated ulcer

Decreased amylase levels may indicate:

• damage to the pancreas
• kidney disease
• pancreatic cancer
• toxemia of pregnancy