Lipase is a type of protein made by your pancreas, an organ located near your stomach. Lipase helps your body digest fats. It's normal to have a small amount of lipase in your blood. But, a high level of lipase can mean you have pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas, or another type of pancreas disease. Blood tests are the most common way of measuring lipase.
Other names: serum lipase, lipase, LPS
For the main purpose of diagnosing and monitoring acute pancreatitis, Secondary purpose of diagnosing and monitoring chronic pancreatitis or other pancreatic diseases.
If symptoms of a pancreatic disorder (e.g. severe abdominal pain, nausea, loss of appetite, or fever) are present, you should order this test.
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