Lipase

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A lipase test measures the level of a protein called lipase in your blood.

Lipase helps your body absorb fats. It?s released by the pancreas, a long, flat gland between your stomach and spine.

When your pancreas is inflamed or injured, it releases more lipase than usual. Your doctor may want to find out the level of this protein in your blood to find how your pancreas is doing.

A lipase test may also be referred to as a serum lipase or LPS.

What Conditions Can This Test Find?
A doctor will order a lipase test if they suspect that you may have acute pancreatitis — an inflammation of the pancreas that causes abdominal pain.

The following symptoms can be a sign of pancreas inflammation:

Severe abdominal or back pain
Fever
Loss of appetite
Nausea
The test may also be used to monitor your pancreas if you?ve already been diagnosed with acute (sudden, severe) or chronic (ongoing) pancreatitis. It can find out whether lipase levels are increasing or decreasing. It can also be used to find out whether a treatment is working well.

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