Amylase is used as in the diagnostic study for abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. These findings characterize inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). Pancreatitis is also associated with abnormalities in calcium metabolism. About 80% of subjects with acute pancreatitis have increased serum amylase within 24 hours. Fasting is not required for this test. Take all medications as prescribed.

Lipase is used as a work-up for abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Such findings characterize inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). Pancreatitis is also associated with abnormalities in calcium metabolism. Usually acute pancreatitis leads to increased serum lipase within 24 hours. This test does not require fasting. Take all medications as prescribed. Do not take supplements the morning of the test.

Amylase is used as in the diagnostic study for abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. These findings characterize inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). Pancreatitis is also associated with abnormalities in calcium metabolism. About 80% of subjects with acute pancreatitis have increased serum amylase within 24 hours. Fasting is not required for this test. Take all medications as prescribed.

Lipase is used as a work-up for abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Such findings characterize inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). Pancreatitis is also associated with abnormalities in calcium metabolism. Usually acute pancreatitis leads to increased serum lipase within 24 hours. This test does not require fasting. Take all medications as prescribed. Do not take supplements the morning of the test.

C-peptide is used to monitor insulin production and kidney function. The test is not used to diagnose diabetes. Instead, it is used to determine how much insulin a person’s pancreas is still producing. Sometimes a C-peptide test may be used to help evaluate a person diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, a set of risk factors that includes abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and hypertension. High levels of C-peptide generally indicate increased production of insulin. This may be in response to high levels of blood glucose and/or insulin resistance. High levels of C-peptide are also seen with pregnancy, Cushing’s syndrome, and kidney dysfunction. Low levels are commonly associated with insulin treatment since C-peptide concentrations reflect only the body’s own production of insulin and not administered insulin (such as in an insulin dependent diabetic). A 14 to 16 hour fast is required for this blood test. However, drink plenty of water and take medications as prescribed.