Pancreas Profile

Pancreas Profile

Category
Digestive
Sample
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
In 2 days
Fasting
No Fasting
Age
5+ Years

What Is This Test?

A pancreas profile that measures amylase and lipase, the two main pancreatic enzymes.

Why this test is performed?

Helps diagnose and monitor acute pancreatitis and other pancreatic problems in people with severe upper abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting.

Who should take this test?

Abdominal pain, diarrhoea, bloating, indigestion or suspected digestive disease.

Test Preparation

No fasting needed.

What's included 2 parameters

Amylase (1)
  • Amylase
Lipase (1)
  • Lipase, Serum
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Frequently asked questions

Together they improve diagnostic accuracy; lipase is more specific and stays raised longer.

No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.

Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.

Usually within 11–35 hours after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.

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