Lipase

Analyte [material]

Lipase [S/P]

Reference range, target level, or decision threshold

Depends on the method!

Interpretation of results

↑ Pancreatitis, intestinal obstruction, perforated duodenal ulcer with peritonitis, pancreatic duct obstruction

Preferred over total and pancreatic amylase for the initial diagnosis of acute pancreatitis.