After the test Immediate post-test care None. Activity after test Resume taking any medications that were withheld before the test. Return to pretest activities right away. Time before test results available Test requires only a few minutes in the laboratory. Normal Values Urine amylase is reported in various units of measure.
Values differ from laboratory to laboratory.
Factors Affecting Results Taking these drugs may affect test results Bethanechol. Other factors that may affect test results Alcohol. Heavy bacterial contamination of urine specimen. Blood in the urine. Salivary amylase in the urine caused by coughing or breathing over the sample.