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What is the Serum Lipase Test? 

Lipase test is a type of blood test in which the level of lipase in a blood is measured. Lipase is a digestive enzyme which is mainly secreted by the pancreas however a small amount of lipase is also secreted by salivary glands and stomach. Lipase is mainly responsible for the digestion of the fats , high level of lipase in a blood indicates that you may have a problem with the pancreas therefore this test is important in detection of the pancreatic injury.

This test can detect pancreatitis, pancreatic blockages, and chronic pancreatic diseases. A doctor may recommend the test if you have significant upper stomach pain, back pain, nausea, or lack of appetite. In addition, medicine and lifestyle changes can control lipase levels.

Benefits of lipase test

• The most common reason to get this test done is to diagnose pancreatitis and if timely intervention is not done then this can cause severe complications
• This test also helps the healthcare provider in determining the pancreatic health of an individual who have abnormalities in pancreas
• This test also helps to identify the severity of the disease about whether it is in acute stage or in chronic stage
• Monitoring the treatment effectiveness whether the current treatment is effective or there's a need for a change in therapy

Why is the lipase test done? 

The Lipase Test is done for the following reasons :

• To help diagnose acute and chronic pancreatitis,

• To detect a pancreatic duct obstruction.

• To measure pancreatitis therapy effectiveness.

• To diagnose various disorders such as renal and gallbladder inflammation.

Symptoms that may call for lipase test

Few symptoms that may call for lipase test are listed below : 

• Severe abdominal pain 
• Severe belly pain which becomes worse after eating 
• jaundice(yellowing of the skin and eyes) 
• Nausea and vomiting 
• Rapid pulse 
• Unexplained weight loss

Which condition does the lipase test look for?  

This test support the diagnosis of the following health condition 

• Acute pancreatitis 
• Chronic pancreatitis 
• Pancreatic cancer  
• Celiac disorder

Preparation for lipase test

• No special preparation such as fasting is needed for the lipase test.
• If you are taking any ayurvedic or herbal medicine than stop taking those medicines before the test as it may alter your test results
• Some medications such as birth control pills, diuretics morphine may alter your test results therefore tell your doctor about the medication you're taking 

Procedure for the lipase test

• The healthcare professional will tie a rubber band around your arm to locate a vein 
• They will clean the site using a disinfectant to minimise the risk of catching infection.
• Then a needle is inserted into the vein and the blood is drawn  from that vein
• After blood sample collection, they will withdraw the needle and seal the site using a cotton ball.
• The collected sample is then set to the lab for further analysis.

After Care

Leave the dressing strip on for 15 minutes. No other particular type of care is required.

Required Documents for the Serum Lipase Test:

• A doctor's prescription. 
• A valid government ID.

Serum Lipase Test Price in Delhi

The Serum Lipase Test cost varies by region and facility. So constantly get tested at trustworthy diagnostic centres like Ganesh Diagnostic. The average lipase test price in Delhi is around Rs 400-1000. You can book your lipase test in Delhi with Ganesh diagnostic centre and get a discount upto 50% off.

Tips to manage your lipase level 

• Avoid dehydration
• Limit alcohol consumption as it can affect your pancreatic health
• Take well balanced diet which can promote pancreatic health
• Stress and weight management are the proven ways to maintain your lipase level in blood

Why you should choose ganesh diagnostic for your lipase test 

• We provide free home sample collection services

• Our services are available for 24*7*365 days
• We are accredited with NABL
• We provide free doctor consultation also
• We provide 100% accurate results