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I had a test today that scared the lab because the lipase was 510, and they called me, because the endocrinologist was gone on vacation i?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

How do you FEEL?: Some folks run high lipase for no obvious reason, and there are lab errors. If you are not doubled over with abdominal pain, this can wait for an answer, and you'll probably never find out why. It is not a tumor marker.

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Answered 6/30/2016

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Lipase: Please have the lab repeat your lipase level. If it is indeed quite high appropriate treatment will be prescribed. You can get over this problem.

Answered 7/12/2015

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A member asked:

I had a test today that scared the lab because the lipase was 510, and they called me, because the endocrinologist was gone on vacation i?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

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