Amylase is a group of enzymes produced mainly by the pancreas and salivary glands, along with some in the liver, small intestinal mucosa, ovaries and fallopian tubes. Amylase testing helps detect diseases of the pancreas, liver, salivary glands,...

Amylase enzyme is one of the important digestive enzymes, catalyzing the process of starch hydrolysis in the small intestine to take place more quickly and easily.

Ketoacidosis, which can be an early manifestation of type 1 diabetes, or a result of increased insulin requirements in type 1 diabetics, during infection. When blood glucose increases, glucose appears in the urine, leading to dehydration and loss of electrolytes such as sodium and potassium.