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What is cancer antigen 125?
Although produced by a number of cell types, CA 125 is primarily produced by ovarian cancer cells. Eighty percent of women with ovarian cancer have increased CA 125 levels.
Would medicine effect amylase and the lipase levels?
What medicines or herbs effect amylase levels.
Amylase levels are increased in what disease process?
Amylase is an enzyme produced by the salivary gland and the pancreas. Increased levels of amylase occur with pancreatitus, and inflammation of the pancreas.
What is a ca125 test?
Blood levels of CA 125 are used primarily to monitor the treatment of ovarian cancer. A falling CA 125 level usually indicates that cancer is responding to the treatment.
What is ca used for?
Blood levels of CA 125 are used primarily to monitor the treatment of ovarian cancer. A falling CA 125 level usually indicates that cancer is responding to the treatment.
Raised serum amylase levels?
Serum amylase raised in pancreatitis, DKA
Is there a diet available to lower amylase levels?
The best way to find out if a diet will lower your amylase levels would be to talk to your doctor. There are several options available that can lower your amylase levels, but your doctor needs to approve what will work for you.
What are critical amylase levels?
700
Which narcotics raise amylase levels?
vicadin
Why is amylase testing performed?
Amylase testing is performed to diagnose a number of diseases that elevate amylase levels. Pancreatitis, for example, is the most common reason for a high amylase level.
Why do serum amylase levels rise in acute pancreatitis?
When the pancreas is damaged or diseased, it releases amylase into the blood.
Does the optimum pH of salivary amylase differ from plant amylase?
Yes. Some plants are found to have amylase as well, such as those plants with high levels of starch, and they are the same types of amylase.
