What are the normal levels of amylase in blood or urine?

 The normal levels of amylase in blood or urine can vary depending on the laboratory where the test is processed, age, gender, race or ethnic origin, geographic region, diet, type of sample, and other relevant status

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. In a typical person, a normal blood amylase level is around 23 to 85 units per liter (U/L), although some lab ranges for normal amylase go up to 140 U/L

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. The normal range for urine amylase is 24 – 400 U/L

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. The normal amylase level in the blood in the SI is not specified

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The normal amylase values may be higher in older people and during pregnancy

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. In newborns, amylase level in the blood is lower than in adults until they get 1 year

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. It is important to note that high amylase levels may be associated with decreased kidney function, and a low amylase level may suggest a pancreas, liver, or kidney problem

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