Which of the following sets of results would be consistent with macroamylosemia?
A) Normal serum amylase and elevated urine amylase values
B) Increased serum amylase and normal urine amylase values
C) Increased serum and urine amylase
D) Normal serum and urine amylase values

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Macroamylasemia is a condition characterized by the presence of an abnormally large form of amylase in the blood. This large molecule is not easily cleared by the kidneys, leading to normal or low levels of amylase in the urine despite elevated levels in the serum.

Which of the Following Sets of Results Would Be Consistent