Lipase
Test Overview
A lipase test measures the amount of this enzyme in a blood sample. High amounts of lipase may be found in the blood when the pancreas is damaged or when the tube leading from the pancreas (pancreatic duct) to the beginning of the small intestine is blocked.
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| Author: | Ralph Poore | Last Updated April 30, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Peter J. Kahrilas, MD - Gastroenterology | |
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| Why It Is Done | |
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| How It Is Done | |
| How It Feels | |
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| What Affects the Test | |
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