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Grab our free cheatsheet covering the 63 Must Know Labs for nurses right here: http://www.NURSING.com/labs View this post on our blog: https://www.NURSING.com/amylase/ Listen to all the episodes at: https://www.NURSING.com/labspodcast/ Amylase Normal 0-130 U/L Indications  Diagnosing: o Pancreatitis o Pancreatic Duct Obstruction o Macroamylasemia  Trauma to Pancreas Description 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 would cause increased levels?  Pancreatitis  Pancreatic Cancer  Pancreatic Cyst  DKA  Peritonitis  Abdominal Trauma  Duodenal Obstruction  Mumps  Alcohol use What would cause decreased levels?  Pancreatic Insufficiency  Pancreatectomy  Toxemia of Pregnancy  Cystic Fibrosis  Liver Disease