Lipase - Test Overview

Lipase
Loading...

Reset for Success 

Steps you can take to begin accepting and understanding your high blood pressure diagnosis.

Ready? Reset. Go!
 
 
 
 

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.

By: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Jerome B. Simon, MD, FRCPC, FACP - Gastroenterology
Last Revised: April 8, 2011

healthwise logo © 1995-2012 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.

This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions.
My Doctors

More Doctors

Best Heatlh Toolkit
Related Conditions for Liver & Biliary
Symptoms & Drugs
Symptoms
Drugs

Medications and natural products related to Liver, Pancreas & Biliary

More Drugs A-Z
Loading...

Is It Heartburn or GERD?

GERD.jpg

Heartburn more than twice a week? Can't get relief from antacids? You may have Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).


 
 
 
 
Loading...
Loading...