Amylase is secreted by the pancreas into the duodenum where it aids the catabolism of carbohydrates to simple sugars
Damage to the pancreas or obstruction to the pancreatic duct causes the enzyme to enter the bloodstream.
Hyperamylasemia
Hypermagnesemia
Hyperammonemia
Ketonemia
Lactic acidosis
Hypercalciuria
Hypocalcemia
Hypophosphatemia