Lipase Blood Test is a blood test that measures the amount of lipase. Lipase is an enzyme that breaks down fat and it breaks down at a specific point to form alcohol and fatty acid. Lipase partially hydrolyzes dietary triglyceride and accelerates the reaction, also long chain fatty acids are formed. The activity of the lipase enzyme is specific for fatty acids only.
Tissue
- Concentration lipase is found in the following places:
- In the stomach
- In the small intestine
A lipase blood test measures the level of lipase, an enzyme produced by the pancreas to aid in fat digestion.
High lipase levels often indicate pancreatic inflammation, such as pancreatitis. This test is crucial in diagnosing and monitoring pancreatic conditions. It involves a simple blood draw, and results can help determine the severity of pancreatic issues and guide appropriate treatment plans. While other problems can be suggested by elevated lipase, it is primarily used to assess pancreatic health.
Is This Test Have Other Name:
Blood Lipase, Serum Lipase, Lipase Level
How The Test Performed:
A Blood Sample Needed.
Clinical Interpretation:
Measuring lipase is specific to pancreas disease only. If the amount of lipase exceeds the normal amount, it occurs in various disorders,
- Duodenal ulcer
- In diseases of the pancreas
- perforated ulcer
- In inflammatory bowel disease
- In acute cholecystitis
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Results:
Normal Value of Lipase is up to 200 IU/L.