Lab reference

Lipase

Pancreatic

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Reference range

Range0 to 160 U/L

About

More specific to the pancreas than amylase and stays raised longer, which makes it the better test in a late presentation.

When it is low

Pancreatic insufficiency

When it is high

Pancreatitis (more specific than amylase), cholecystitis, renal failure

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