Question

Most sensitive test for chronic pancreatitis feacal lipase test

Answer 1

It is another test commonly used to diangose pancreatitis. Its level increases in the blood within 4 to 8 hours of the beginning of an acute attack and peaks at 24 hours afterward. Lipase is both more sensitive and more specific than amylasefor the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis.

Answer 2

Answer:

Although the specificity of both serum amylase and lipase for chronic pancreatitis is acceptable, in the range of 90%–95%, their sensitivity is extremely low, oscillating around 10%. As a consequence, serum markers can not be used for establishing the diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis.