title: Serum enzymes and other laboratory tests in acute pancreatitis.
abstract: This review evaluates selective enzymes and blood tests available for the diagnosis and prognosis of acute pancreatitis. It is concluded that serum amylase and lipase measurements represent the best available diagnostic methods. Newer alternative assays still require careful evaluation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Digestive Surgery, University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland.
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Clavien
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Burgan
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Moossa
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D004796:Clinical Enzyme Tests; D006801:Humans; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000175:diagnosis*