The most specific laboratory test to establish a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis is:
Answer is B (Serum lipase) Serum lipase elevation is the most specific laboratory test for establishing a diagnosis of Acute Pancreatitis `A three fold elevated serum lipase value is usually diagnostic of acute pancreatitis' - Harrison Serum Lipase levels and serum amylase levels are both used to establish the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis An elevated serum Lipase level is more specific for pancreatitis than a serum amylase level because many other pathologic conditions may present with an elevated amylase level. Serum lipase is therefore the single best answer of choice.
Serum amylase
Serum lipase
Serum Alkaline phosphatase
Serum Calcium