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Lipase test — what it means
A lipase blood test measures the level of lipase, an enzyme mainly produced by the pancreas that helps digest fats.
It is most commonly used to evaluate pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) and other conditions affecting the pancreas.
Why is a lipase test done?
A doctor may order it if you have symptoms such as:
Upper abdominal pain, especially pain that may spread to the back
Nausea or vomiting
Fever
Abdominal tenderness or bloating
It may also be ordered to monitor a known pancreatic problem.
What do the results mean?
The normal range varies by laboratory, so the reference range on your report is important.
High lipase: Can occur with acute pancreatitis, but also with gallbladder disease, kidney problems, certain intestinal conditions, and some medications.
Normal lipase: Makes acute pancreatitis less likely, although interpretation depends on when the test was done and your symptoms.
Low lipase: Usually is less clinically significant, but persistently low levels can sometimes occur with chronic pancreatic damage.
A lipase result should not be interpreted by itself; doctors usually consider symptoms, examination, amylase and other blood tests, and sometimes ultrasound or CT imaging.
If you share your lipase value, units, and the laboratory's reference range (you can upload a photo of the report), I can explain what your result generally means.
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