Lipase
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of Lipase in clinical practice Lab Test Name: Lipase Description: Lipase Measurement of lipase in the blood Used to diagnose pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer An enzyme produced by the pancreas Aids in breakdown of fats Released into the bloodstream as a result of damage to the pancreas Indications: Diagnose: Pancreatitis Severe upper abdominal pain Abdominal pain – radiates Fever N/V Tachycardia Pancreatic cancer Discoloration of urine and stool Weight loss Diabetes Normal Therapeutic Values: Normal: 23-300 U/L Collection: Plasma separator tube Serum separator tube What would cause increased levels? Pancreatitis Pancreatic cyst Pseudocyst Pancreatic duct obstruction Renal failure Cholecystitis Peptic ulcer disease What would cause decreased levels? N/A
Lipase