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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.
What else can I help you with?
Does lipase come from animals?
Lipase is produced in the pancreas as well as is present in the intestinal juice of human.
Your lipase test was 239 what does that mean?
A lipase test result of 239 is within the normal range (normal range is typically around 0-160 U/L). Lipase is an enzyme produced by the pancreas and elevated levels can indicate pancreatitis or other pancreatic disorders, so further evaluation may be needed if there are symptoms or other abnormal test results.
Which hormone is released from the pancreas when blood glucose is elevated above a normal range?
insulin
With chronic pancreatitis does amylase and lipase lab values become normal?
"Amylase serum levels will rise with chronic pancreatitis." I am currently researching the effects on serum amylase and lipase in relation pancreatitis as part of a college course I am taking. What I have learned is that the amylase level will be elevated in ACUTE pancreatitis, but will be below the "normal" range in CHRONIC pancreatitis. In addition the lipase levels "parallel" the amylase levels, but lipase is a bit slower to rise and fall. They both elevate with acute pancreatitis, and both fall below "normal" range with chronic pancreatitis. One of my best references in researching these lab values inrelation to pancreatitis is the National Institute of Health (NIH) website.
What diseases have high lipase levels?
, especially kidney failure and intestinal obstruction. Diseases involving the pancreas, however, produce much higher lipase levels than diseases of other organs. Lipase levels in pancreatic disorders are often 5-10 times higher than normal.
What is normal lipase level?
The normal range for lipase levels is typically between 0-160 units per liter. However, reference ranges can vary slightly depending on the laboratory conducting the test. It's important to interpret lipase levels in the context of the individual's overall health and medical history.
What does grossly normal pancreas mean?
pancreas grossly normal
Can you have pancreatitis and have a normal blood test?
Yes, it is possible to have pancreatitis and still have normal blood test results. In some cases, especially in mild or early stages of the condition, pancreatic enzymes like amylase and lipase may not be elevated. Additionally, certain tests may not detect inflammation or damage to the pancreas, leading to a normal blood profile despite the presence of pancreatitis. However, imaging studies and clinical symptoms are often used to confirm the diagnosis.
What causes serum lipase to increase in pancreatitis?
Acute pancreatitis: Destruction of pancreatic acinar tissue results in the escape of pancreatic enzymes into the pancreas and peritoneal cavity. The enzymes enter the blood by way of lymphatics or capillaries with subsequent elevation of serum levels. Increases of at least 2 x normal are seen in pancreatitis. In dogs, lipase increases within 24 hours and peaks (at a higher level than amylase) at 2-5 days. Increases of 3 times normal support a diagnosis of pancreatitis more strongly than more moderate increases, which may be accounted for by non-pancreatic causes. Lipase may be normal in up to 28% of dogs with pancreatitis. In the cat, lipase is not consistently elevated in pancreatitis. It was hoped that measurement of trypsin-like immunoreactivity (TLI) would be better for diagnosis in cats, as high values are seen in dogs with pancreatitis and are very useful for diagnosis in dogs with normal lipase values. However, recent data suggests that TLI values are not consistently increased in cats with confirmed pancreatitis, limiting the usefulness of this test to cats with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. I got this from this page: http://diaglab.vet.cornell.edu/clinpath/modules/chem/lipase.htm
What does it mean pancreas is unremarkable by CT scan?
If the pancreas is unremarkable, it means that the pancreas appears normal.
What temperature does lipase work best at?
Optimal temperature for Lipase is 37 degrees.
What is the normal result of a lipase test?
Reference values for lipase determination are laboratory- and method-specific. In general, normal results are usually less than 200 units/L (triolein methods by titration or turbidimetry).
