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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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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?

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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


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.


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.


Which laboratory finding is the primary diagnotic indicator for pancreatitis?

Elevated levels of amylase and lipase in the blood are primary laboratory findings used to diagnose pancreatitis. These enzymes are released by the pancreas and their increased levels indicate inflammation or damage to the pancreas.


What are abnormal results of a lipase test?

Increased lipase levels are found in acute pancreatitis, chronic relapsing pancreatitis, and pancreatic cancer. High lipase levels also occur in certain liver diseases, kidney failure, bowel obstruction, peptic ulcer disease,


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