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