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Can my general doctor give me a blood test to show amylase and lipase levels? or, do i need to see another specialist?

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Why do these?: Amylase and lipase levels are generally uses to diagnose pancreatitis. Your general doctor can order those, but unless you have severe abdominal pain, the test is not warranted.

Answered 4/13/2017

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My mom (74) had pancreatitis like 4 months ago , her gallbladder was removed, now she has been feeling not too hungry and a little nauseous and the doctor sent her for labs, it shows the lipase level at 11, amylase 38 is this good of bad?

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Amylase and lipase are they part of routine bloodwork or are the extra tests that doctor must specify on lab work?

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Had blood test amylase 64 of 90u/l normal & lipase 67 of 13-60 u/l normal range . Ultrasound normal , pancreatitis? Feel gastric after day of alcohol

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