The better for diagnosis of acute pancreatitis is?
a. Amylase
b. Lipase
c. ALP
d. ACP
(b) Lipase elevation is of a greater magnitude (2-10 xN) and duration than amylase in acute pancreatitis. When lipase method is optimized, the test is more sensitive and specific than amylase for detection of acute pancreatitis.
a. Amylase
b. Lipase
c. ALP
d. ACP
(b) Lipase elevation is of a greater magnitude (2-10 xN) and duration than amylase in acute pancreatitis. When lipase method is optimized, the test is more sensitive and specific than amylase for detection of acute pancreatitis.