Serum Lipase Levels

[Guest guest]

Sue,

You wrote, " Can anyone tell me what the normal lipase range is? I've tried to

research this on the internet but it seems there is no consistency in what

I've found in the past couple of days. "

I usually refer to Labtestsonline.org for answers and clarification. They

state:

.....Normal values for lipase depend on the test used to measure it. In acute

pancreatitis, lipase levels are very high, often 2 to 5 times the normal

amount. Slightly high lipase values may occur in other conditions such as kidney

disease, salivary gland inflammation, or peptic ulcer disease. ...

So, that may account to why you have seen different lab value results. This

is common that values will vary depending on the lab where it is done or the

test they use.

Karyn E. , RN

Exec. Director, PAI

[Guest guest]

Karyn, My first acute attack of pancreatitis presented 400,000 as my lipase

level. That is near death. I had 7 pseudocysts an my liver was shuttin down.

Now my lipase has been between 250 and 10,000. 250 is the normal level as

stated by every doctor I've talked to. When yer lipase is 500+ then you are

clinically having an attack. Thats when yer admitted fer TPN an pain meds.

Hope I helped. My address is Crazylester2001@... Write me some. LES

KarynWms@... wrote:Sue,

You wrote, " Can anyone tell me what the normal lipase range is? I've tried to

research this on the internet but it seems there is no consistency in what

I've found in the past couple of days. "

I usually refer to Labtestsonline.org for answers and clarification. They

state:

.....Normal values for lipase depend on the test used to measure it. In acute

pancreatitis, lipase levels are very high, often 2 to 5 times the normal

amount. Slightly high lipase values may occur in other conditions such as kidney

disease, salivary gland inflammation, or peptic ulcer disease. ...

So, that may account to why you have seen different lab value results. This

is common that values will vary depending on the lab where it is done or the

test they use.

Karyn E. , RN

Exec. Director, PAI

[Guest guest]

Hi Les,

My last in hospital levels got to be over 22,000.

My last blood work a couple of weeks ago showed that my lipase level

was at 578. They didn't seem too concerned. Should I be?

Rhonda