Serum lipase has a sensitivity of 91% while amylase had sensitivity of 61%. Specificity was 92% for lipase and 93% for amylase. Testing lipase and amylase together changed sensitivity very little – was 93%.
S Afr J Surg. 2014 Aug 8;52(3):72-75.
Serum lipase should be the laboratory test of choice for suspected acute
pancreatitis.
Hofmeyr S et al
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