Which of the following is most specific for acute pancreatitis in children ?
Three enzymes derived from pancreatic acinar cells--amylase, lipase, and the proenzyme trypsinogen--have been tested as biochemical markers of acute pancreatitis; serum amylase is the most commonly used of these in clinical practice. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition
Amylase
Tryptase
Lipase
Chymotrypsin
Gastrointestinal tract