and chronic pancreatitis increase the risk. If pancreatic disease is suspected, doctors may recommend: - Blood Tests: Amylase, lipase, and CA 19-9 (a cancer marker). - Stool Tests: Fecal elastase ...

A few common symptoms are: In some cases, your healthcare provider may also recommend an amylase test ... cells that make lipase. This can occur due to: Chronic pancreatitis: This is a long ...

This report outlined causes of acute pancreatitis (AP ... at least a tripling of serum amylase (normal <90 IU/L) or serum lipase (<200 IU/L normal); or radiologic or surgical findings consistent ...

Most cases of pancreatitis in pregnancy are gallstone-related. Serum amylase, lipase levels, and triglyceride levels (especially if no gallstones present) are diagnostic for pancreatitis.