Lab test
Amylase
Also known as: Serum Amylase
Functions: Breaks down complex starches into disaccharides and trisaccharides. Locations: Mostly produced in the pancreas and salivary glands; also present in sweat, tears, and breast milk. Amylase Test (Blood/Urine)…
- Sample
- Serum
- Preparation
- No fasting needed
- Report in
- 12 hours
- Collection
- At your home
About this test
Key Aspects of Amylase:
- Functions: Breaks down complex starches into disaccharides and trisaccharides.
- Locations: Mostly produced in the pancreas and salivary glands; also present in sweat, tears, and breast milk.
- Amylase Test (Blood/Urine): Used to diagnose pancreatic diseases (e.g., pancreatitis), with normal serum levels typically ranging from 30 to 110 U/L.
- Elevated Levels: High levels often indicate pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, gallstones, or salivary gland dysfunction.
- Industrial Use: Extensively used in food processing (baking, brewing), textiles, and detergent manufacturing.
Amylase Deficiency/Infant Development:
Amylase is not fully developed at birth, with newborns having low levels (0.2%–0.5% of adult values), although human milk contains amylase, which aids in digestion for infants.
Preparation
- No fasting is needed for this test. You can book any available slot.
- Keep your doctor’s prescription or test request handy if you have one, and take regular medicines as your doctor has advised.
- Tell the sample collector if you take blood thinners, and wear a sleeve that rolls above the elbow.
How home sample collection works
- 1
Choose your tests
Add single tests or a package to the cart and check fasting needs.
- 2
Pick a collection slot
Half-hour slots from 30 minutes ahead, up to 10 days out. Pay online.
- 3
A sample collector visits
They confirm the visit with a one-time code, then take the sample.
- 4
Report in your account
The lab uploads the report and you are notified to download it.
Where we collect samples at home
Lab tests with home sample collection reach 70 Hyderabad pin codes today, across these areas:
- Kachiguda
- LB Nagar
- Ameerpet
- ECIL
- Jubilee Hills
- Neredmet
- Saidabad
- Sanathnagar
- Tolichowki
- Yousufguda
- Amberpet
- Khairatabad
- Kukatpally
- Manikonda
- Nizampet
- Secunderabad
- Tarnaka
- Uppal
- Vanasthalipuram
- Jeedimetla
- Mehdipatnam
- Musheerabad
- Nacharam
- Suchitra
- Trimulgherry
Coverage differs street to street and grows as professionals join. Check your pin code to see what reaches your address.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Amylase cost in Hyderabad?
Amylase costs ₹499 on Aish Health in Hyderabad, down from ₹699. There is no separate home collection fee; any GST or busy-hour charge is shown before you pay.
Do I need to fast before Amylase?
No, fasting is not needed for this test, so you can book any available slot.
When will I get the Amylase report?
The expected report time is 12 hours. The partner lab uploads the report as a PDF to your order and you are notified to download it.
What sample is collected for Amylase?
Serum sample is collected at your home by a sample collector.
Can I cancel a lab test booking?
Yes. Cancel before a sample collector accepts or more than 1 hour before the slot for a full refund. Within 1 hour of the slot there is no refund, and once the sample collector is on the way the booking can no longer be cancelled.
Can I book tests for a family member?
Yes. Add them as a family member in your account and choose them as the patient when booking, so the report is filed under their name.
Can I pay cash when the sample is collected?
No. Lab tests booked on the website or app are paid online when you book, by card, UPI or your Aish Health wallet.
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