| Material | serum (or EDTA plasma or heparin plasma) 0.5 ml |
| Method | photometry (using DGGR reagent) |
| Duration | 1 day |
| Remark | - Measurement mainly covers the activity of pancreatic lipase, but also the lipase activity in other tissues (stomach, small intestine). A threefold increase in value indicates acute pancreatitis.
- In order to confirm the diagnosis of pancreatitis, pancreatic lipase immunoreactivity (PLI) should be determined.
- Horse: Pancreatitis can occur along with colic or other gastrointestinal diseases. Elevated lipase levels are also found in horses engaged in high-performance training.
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