PANCE Practice Test

Category - PA

Which of the following lab tests are used to help diagnose pancreatitis?
  1. amylase, lipase
  2. lipase, bilirubin
  3. bilirubin, amylase
  4. amylase, glucose
Explanation
Answer: A - Answer: Amylase rises within a few hours and falls within a few days of acute pancreatitis. Lipase lags behind, persisting for about 7 days.
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