Amylase vs lipase — which is better for pancreatitis?

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Both amylase and lipase rise in acute pancreatitis, but lipase is preferred. Lipase is more specific for pancreatic injury, rises earlier, and stays elevated longer. Amylase is also produced by salivary glands and is non-specifically elevated in many other conditions. Within oMeds review, both are interpreted in acute abdominal evaluation with imaging and clinical context, never in isolation; they are not wellness-panel markers.

Educational. Not a substitute for individualized provider review.