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Lipase Blood Test

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A lipase, Opens dialog test measures the amount of this enzyme, Opens dialog in a blood sample. High amounts of lipase may be found in the blood when the pancreas, Opens dialog is damaged or when the tube leading from the pancreas (pancreatic duct) to the beginning of the small intestine is blocked.

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Current as of: April 30, 2024

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