Above the range
Common causes of a high Lipase
- Acute pancreatitis
- Pancreatic duct obstruction
- Renal failure
All tests · Inflammatory & Other Chemistry · Lipase
Above the range
What causes a high Lipase?
Normal range 0-160 U/L (0-2.67 µkat/L SI). Specimen: Serum. See the full Lipase reference page for critical values and nursing considerations.
What is the normal range for Lipase?
The standard teaching reference range for Lipase is 0-160 U/L in conventional units, or 0-2.67 µkat/L in SI units. This value is measured in serum.
| Specimen | Serum |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | 0-160 U/L |
| SI range | 0-2.67 µkat/L |
| Panel | Inflammatory & Other Chemistry |
Full details, including nursing considerations, on the Lipase normal range page. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population - always use the range printed on the actual result.
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