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Have had lipase levels checked with routine bloodwork. it fluctuates each time it's taken - is it normal for serum lipase to fluctuate day to day?

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Not unusual: It is not unusual for a serum lipase level to fluctuate daily. It is only of any concern if it is greatly elevated and agrees with the clinical presentation of pancreatitis. Otherwise, I would not worry about it. Good luck.

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Answered 5/2/2019

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