Lipase

🔍 Overview

The Lipase test measures the level of lipase enzyme in the blood. Lipase is produced mainly by the pancreas and helps digest fats. Elevated levels often indicate pancreatic inflammation or injury.

📋 Test Summary

This test helps to:

• Diagnose acute and chronic pancreatitis

• Assess pancreatic function

• Detect pancreatic injury or blockage

• Monitor abdominal pain of pancreatic origin

• Support evaluation of digestive disorders

✔ Highly specific for pancreatic disease
✔ Often preferred over amylase

⏱ Reports Within: Same Day / 24 Hours
🧪 Sample: Blood
👶👩👨 Age: All Age Groups
🚻 Gender: Male and Female
🍽 Fasting: Not Required