Amylase
Amylase is a digestive enzyme produced mainly by the pancreas and salivary glands that breaks dietary starches into sugars. Elevated serum amylase occurs in acute pancreatitis, pancreatic duct obstruction, salivary gland disease, and bowel perforation. Lipase is more specific for pancreatic disease and is usually measured alongside amylase when pancreatitis is suspected.
Optimal range: who says what
No institution or named practitioner we track states an optimal target for Amylase. How we verify ranges.
- General guidance, no named sourceWithin referenceNo separate optimal established
- Lab reference interval28-100 U/LWhat a lab report flags against. A lab interval is not an optimal target.
3 providers include this
Pancreas & Digestive
Why Amylase matters
Elevated levels may indicate pancreatitis, pancreatic duct obstruction, or salivary gland disorders. Used alongside lipase to diagnose and monitor pancreatic conditions.
Which Providers Test Amylase?
Mito Health is both the cheapest ($297/year) and the most comprehensive (100+ biomarkers) panel that includes Amylase.
3 panels that include it, cheapest first
| Provider | Annual Cost | Total Biomarkers | $/Biomarker |
|---|---|---|---|
| $297 | 100+ | $2.97 | |
| $365 | 100+ | $3.65 | |
| $499 | 100+ | $4.99 |
$/Biomarker is annual cost divided by the panel's advertised biomarker count, not the price of this one test. We track 23 blood test providers (32 plans); 21 of those plans are itemized marker by marker. Compare all of them.
18 itemized panels do not include Amylase
Superpower · WHOOP Advanced Labs · Labcorp OnDemand · Life Extension Elite · Everlywell · InsideTracker · Function Health · Marek Health Base · Marek Health Comprehensive · Marek Health Complete · Marek Health Executive · Empirical Health · Oura Health Panels · SiPhox Health · Hims Labs · Healthspan · Vitality Blueprint Standard · Vitality Blueprint Elite
11 providers not itemized in our matrix
We have not itemized these marker by marker (some sell tests one at a time), so this page cannot say whether they offer Amylase. Check with them directly.
Life Extension Standard · Quest Health · Ultrahuman Blood Vision · Lifeforce · Hundred Health · Personalabs · Walk-In Lab · HealthLabs · WHOOP Specialized Panels · Marek Health Essential · Vitality Blueprint Upload
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the optimal range for Amylase?
No institution or named practitioner we track states an optimal target for Amylase. General guidance without a named source: Within reference (No separate optimal established). Lab reference interval: 28-100 U/L. That is what a lab report flags against, not an optimal target.
Which blood test providers include Amylase?
3 of the 21 blood testing panels we itemize marker by marker include Amylase in their panels. This biomarker has limited availability.
Medical Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider about your specific health needs.
Last reviewed Aug 26, 2026 · First published Mar 5, 2026