The ratio of lipase to amylase elevations may correlate with the cause of acute pancreatitis.
lipase-to-amylase ratio =
= ((serum lipase) / (upper normal limit of lipase)) / ((serum amylase) / (upper normal limit of amylase))
Interpretation:
• Ratios greater than 3 suggest alcoholic pancreatitis.
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Specialty: Gastroenterology
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