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.

SPECIMEN: 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
STABILITY: Room: 6 hrs; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 4 weeks
REPORT: Daily
INSTRUCTIONS: No special preparation required
USAGE: Lipase is an enzyme produced almost exclusively from pancreatic acinar cells. Pancreatic injury increases serum lipase levels. In Pancreatitis, it rises almost at the same time as amylase (4-8 hrs) but the elevation lasts much longer (7-10 days) as compared to amylase.