Pancreatitis: Diagnostic Procedures

Question 1

Diagnostic Procedures

Answer 1

1. Elevated serum and urinary amylase, serum lipase and bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, and sedimentation rate within 24hrs of onset of symptoms and return to normal within 2-3days
2. WBC count
3. Fecal fat determinations
4. Blood and urine glucose
5. Hypocalcemia
6. CT Scan