A 40-year-old male is suspected to have acute pancreatitis with severe upper abdominal pain radiating to the back. According to NICE, which lab test i...

Question

A 40-year-old male is suspected to have acute pancreatitis with severe upper abdominal pain radiating to the back. According to NICE, which lab test is most specific for acute pancreatitis diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Serum lipase

Answer

Serum amylase

Answer

Serum bilirubin

Answer

C-reactive protein

Answer

Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Acute pancreatitis

A 40-year-old male is suspected to have acute pancreatitis with severe upper abdominal pain radiating to the back. According to NICE, which lab test is most specific for acute pancreatitis diagnosis?