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Elevated lipase levels Could indicate acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, gallstones, cystic fibrosis complications, or intestinal obstruction Low lipase levels Could indicate severe pancreatic insufficiency, which may require enzyme replacement therapy When to perform a lipase test To check for disease of the pancreas, most often acute pancreatitis To diagnose peritonitis, strangulated or infarcted bowel, and pancreatic cyst Reference: https://www.apollohospitals.com/diagn... ‪@apollohospitalsindia‬ #blood #bloodtest #physiology #medicalbiochemistry #cancer