Amylase: How To Prepare
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How To Prepare
To prepare for an amylase test:
- Do not drink alcohol for 24 hours before the test.
- For a blood test for amylase, do not eat or drink anything except water for at least 2 hours before having the test.
- For a 24-hour urine test for amylase, be sure to drink enough fluids during the test to prevent dehydration.
If you are a woman who has menstrual periods, you may need to schedule a urine test for amylase when you are not having your period.
Many medicines may affect the results of this test. Be sure to tell your doctor about all the nonprescription and prescription medications you take.
Talk to your doctor about any concerns you have regarding the need for the test, its risks, how it will be done, or what the results will indicate. To help you understand the importance of this test, fill out the medical test information form (What is a PDF document?) .
| Last updated: | April 30, 2007 |
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| Author: | Ralph Poore |
| Reviewed By: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine, Peter J. Kahrilas, MD - Gastroenterology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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