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Lipase

Lipase

£27.00
This add-on measures lipase, a pancreatic enzyme. Elevated levels may indicate pancreatitis or digestive issues. Adds 5 business days to results delivery.
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About this test

  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Abdominal pain, especially in the upper abdomen or radiating to the back
  • Bloating or indigestion
  • Loss of appetite
  • Fever or chills
  • Fatigue or weakness
  • Tenderness or swelling in the abdomen
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Symptoms of pancreatic inflammation or dysfunction
  • No symptoms at all in mild or early cases

Recommended for individuals experiencing unexplained abdominal pain, nausea, or digestive issues, particularly in the upper abdomen. Ideal for those being evaluated for pancreatic conditions, or anyone with a history of gallstones, heavy alcohol use, or digestive enzyme imbalances. Also suitable for people taking a proactive approach to gastrointestinal and pancreatic health, especially when symptoms are vague or recurring.

  • Acute or chronic pancreatitis
  • Pancreatic enzyme insufficiency
  • Gallstones or bile duct obstruction
  • Pancreatic cancer
  • Gastrointestinal inflammation or infection
  • Abdominal trauma affecting the pancreas
  • Kidney disease (affecting enzyme clearance)
  • Alcohol-related digestive disorders
  • Cystic fibrosis (with pancreatic involvement)
  • Unexplained upper abdominal pain or digestive distress

Symptoms

  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Abdominal pain, especially in the upper abdomen or radiating to the back
  • Bloating or indigestion
  • Loss of appetite
  • Fever or chills
  • Fatigue or weakness
  • Tenderness or swelling in the abdomen
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Symptoms of pancreatic inflammation or dysfunction
  • No symptoms at all in mild or early cases

Who should be test

Recommended for individuals experiencing unexplained abdominal pain, nausea, or digestive issues, particularly in the upper abdomen. Ideal for those being evaluated for pancreatic conditions, or anyone with a history of gallstones, heavy alcohol use, or digestive enzyme imbalances. Also suitable for people taking a proactive approach to gastrointestinal and pancreatic health, especially when symptoms are vague or recurring.

When to test

  • Acute or chronic pancreatitis
  • Pancreatic enzyme insufficiency
  • Gallstones or bile duct obstruction
  • Pancreatic cancer
  • Gastrointestinal inflammation or infection
  • Abdominal trauma affecting the pancreas
  • Kidney disease (affecting enzyme clearance)
  • Alcohol-related digestive disorders
  • Cystic fibrosis (with pancreatic involvement)
  • Unexplained upper abdominal pain or digestive distress

What's measured

What gets tested

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Liver Function

Lipase: This is an enzyme produced by the pancreas that helps digest fats and is typically measured to detect pancreatic inflammation or digestive disorders.