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Objective:
Determine the significance and clinical use of Lipase in clinical practice
Lab Test Name:
Lipase
Description:
Lipase
Measurement of lipase in the blood
- Used to diagnose pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer
- An enzyme produced by the pancreas
- Aids in breakdown of fats
- Released into the bloodstream as a result of damage to the pancreas
Indications:
Diagnose:
- Pancreatitis
- Severe upper abdominal pain
- Abdominal pain – radiates
- Fever
- N/V
- Tachycardia
- Pancreatic cancer
- Discoloration of urine and stool
- Weight loss
- Diabetes
Normal Therapeutic Values: Normal:
Collection:
- Plasma separator tube
- Serum separator tube
What would cause increased levels? - Pancreatitis
- Pancreatic cyst
- Pseudocyst
- Pancreatic duct obstruction
- Renal failure
- Cholecystitis
- Peptic ulcer disease
What would cause decreased levels? N/A