Lipase

Normal range 0–160 U/L (0–2.67 µkat/L SI). Specimen: Serum.

Also known as: serum lipase.

0–160 U/LReference range

Reference range

ConventionalU/L

0160

SIµkat/L

02.67

Specimen	Serum
Conventional range	0–160 U/L
SI range	0–2.67 µkat/L
Conversion factor	×0.0167 (conventional → SI)
Panel	Inflammatory & Other Chemistry

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What is the normal range for Lipase?

The standard teaching reference range for Lipase is 0–160 U/L in conventional units, or 0–2.67 µkat/L in SI units. This value is measured in serum.

Source: Adult reference values compiled from Pagana & Pagana, Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, and Fischbach & Dunning, A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population — always use the range printed on the actual result.

Above the range

Common causes of a high Lipase

Acute pancreatitis
Pancreatic duct obstruction
Renal failure

At the bedside

Nursing considerations

More specific for pancreatitis than amylase and stays elevated longer.
A lipase ≥ 3× the upper limit strongly supports acute pancreatitis.

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