Patient preparation:
The patient does not need to be fasting.
The test material is blood.

Significance of the test:
Lipase is an enzyme secreted by salivary glands, pancreas, liver, epithelial cells of the small intestine and adipose tissue; under its influence, fats are broken down.
It is possible to measure pancreatic lipase activity.
Significance of the test: diagnosis of pancreatitis.
Abnormal values: pancreatitis, kidney disease.

Preparation and preparation of material:
The material for the study is venous blood taken for clotting.