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An elevated lipase level can indicate a problem with the pancreas. It is often ordered in patients with abdominal pain.
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An elevated lipase level in the blood typically indicates inflammation or injury to the pancreas. This can be seen in conditions such as pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, or a blocked pancreatic duct. Additional testing and evaluation by a healthcare provider are needed to determine the cause of the elevated lipase level.
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What do slightly elevated lipase mean with normal CT scan of pancreas?
You have a slightly elevated level of an enzyme, known as lipase, that digests fat levels. Raised levels of lipase in the blood serum can indicate a range of pancreatic disease, which you may need to have a biopsy (tissue sample performed) to determine the cause if the CT is negative.
Why would your lipase be elevated with a lacerated liver?
ugh this thing never has answers
You recently had a flu like symptoms and since theni have elevated platelet counts tingling in your three fingers elevated amylase and lipase elevated liver enzymes what is wrong with you?
check into acute pancreatitis or liver viruses
What does it mean to have Low levels of lipase?
Lipase is the enzyme that digests fats and oils (lipids). Low levels of lipase means the body cannot digest lipids. The affected person is most probably underweight, and cannot put on weight easily. Other symptoms are smelly & floating stools and gas.
What precautions are needed before a lipase test?
be asked whether they are taking certain prescription drugs that can affect the accuracy of the lipase test. Drugs that can cause elevated lipase levels include bethanechol, cholinergics, codeine, indomethacin, meperidine, methacholine, and morphine.
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Is lipase acidic?
yes lipase is acidic
Is lipase exo- or endoenzymes?
Lipase is an exoenzyme
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What is co-lipase?
The co-lipase is a protein co-enzyme that is needed for the optimal enzyme activity of the pancreatic lipase.
