The Serum lipase and amylase looks at pancreas enzymes. It is done for: severe upper belly pain.
General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
Severe upper belly pain.
No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Acute pancreatitis likely. Low or negative may mean: Not usually a concern. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Pancreas enzymes.
Blood
Acute pancreatitis likely.
Not usually a concern.
Reference ranges vary by lab, age and sex — always use the range printed on your own report.
Consult a doctor to interpret results — a single test does not make a diagnosis.
Uses your location once to list the nearest facilities. Nothing is stored.
What does the Serum lipase and amylase measure?
Pancreas enzymes.
Why is the Serum lipase and amylase done?
Severe upper belly pain.
Do I need to fast for the Serum lipase and amylase?
No fasting needed.
What does a high or positive Serum lipase and amylase mean?
Acute pancreatitis likely.
What does a low or negative Serum lipase and amylase mean?
Not usually a concern.
What is the normal range for the Serum lipase and amylase?
Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report.
Why is Serum lipase and amylase done?
Severe upper belly pain.
Do I need to prepare or fast for Serum lipase and amylase?
No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Acute pancreatitis likely. Low or negative may mean: Not usually a concern. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
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Sources: SI health summary (own words); MedlinePlus Lab Tests and CDC as references