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Description

This document addresses the use of laboratory testing of the digestive enzyme serum amylase. Serum amylase is no longer the standard of care in evaluating an individual for pancreatitis as serum lipase is considered a more sensitive test for this disease.

Clinical Indications

Not Medically Necessary:

Serum amylase testing is considered not medically necessary for acute and chronic pancreatitis and all other conditions.