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Lipase
Why It Is Done
A lipase test is done to:
- Check for Reference pancreatitis Opens New Window and other diseases of the pancreas.
- See if the treatment for pancreatitis is working.
- Help check for Reference cystic fibrosis Opens New Window or see if treatment for it is working.
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