What is the Lipase Test? Why is the test done? Everything around this, that you should know, in this post, and of course our doctors are always there to help you. Just fill in your details in the form down below and we will answer all your questions for FREE!
This lipase test measures the level of protein in the blood.
Lipase is the type of digestive enzyme that helps the body to digest fats. Lipase enzyme is secreted by the pancreas, salivary gland, and stomach.
Adults: 10 to 140 U/L
Above 60: 25 to 151 U/L
A lipase test may be done to check the various health condition:
A lipase test is used to diagnose other conditions like pancreatic cysts, Crohn’s disease, peritonitis, and celiac disease.
This test is to be done if you have symptoms of pancreatic problems. The symptoms include:
A high level of lipase is a sign of acute pancreatitis. It is caused by such conditions:
If the lipase level is lower than the normal range then it may be a sign of permanent damage to cells in the pancreas that make lipase. This may be happening in certain chronic diseases such as chronic pancreatitis and cystic fibrosis.
For more information, you can visit medlineplus.gov and webmd.com.
We have a strong web presence all across the globe with patients in major countries like United States, Australia, United Arab Emirates, Canada, United Kingdom, most European countries, & even smaller counties like Uganda, Nepal, Bangladesh and many more.
We have a very efficient team of doctors which includes the right combination of highly experienced doctors and the doctors of the new age.
Our main aim is to make the patient comfortable so that the case can be taken with ease and the patient be treated properly.
** The text on this website is sourced from websites like emedicine and/or other verified material by government agencies around the globe along with valuable inputs and additions by our team. The content of this page is proofread and updated by the team of doctors, every once in a while, to provide the most accurate information.
