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My lipase is typically around 20 on tests over the years. today it was 68. doctor said no issue at all and lipase varies. can lipase vary from 20-68 ina healthy individual? other bloodwork showed nothing, i have ulcerative colitis not in a flare now?

Q: my lipase is typically around 20 on tests over the years. today it was 68. doctor said no issue at all and lipase varies. can lipase vary from 20-68 ina healthy individual? other bloodwork showed nothing, i have ulcerative colitis not in a flare now?

: The level can vary and considered normal if it is still in normal range. It is not uncommon that the laboratory has changed the testing method.

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The level can vary and considered normal if it is still in normal range. It is not uncommon that the laboratory has changed the testing method.

Answered 10/9/2022

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A member asked:

My lipase is typically around 20 on tests over the years. today it was 68. doctor said no issue at all and lipase varies. can lipase vary from 20-68 ina healthy individual? other bloodwork showed nothing, i have ulcerative colitis not in a flare now?

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