Choosing Wisely: Persistent Amylase Concurrent With Lipase Testing at Multiple Academic Health Systems
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DOI: 10.1093/ajcp/aqz124.004
Abstract: Choosing Wisely is a multidisciplinary effort to reduce unnecessary tests and procedures. Evidence-based guidelines advocate using serum lipase to diagnose acute pancreatitis; concurrent amylase and lipase tests provide minimal benefit compared to either alone. Serial… read more here.
Keywords: academic health; lipase tests; amylase; amylase lipase ... See more keywords
Superfluous amylase/lipase testing at a tertiary care hospital: a retrospective study
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DOI: 10.5144/0256-4947.2019.354
Abstract: ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Measuring both serum amylase and lipase in the setting of acute pancreatitis is not recommended and monitoring changes in amylase and lipase levels after diagnostic results is of little added value. The extent… read more here.
Keywords: superfluous amylase; lipase testing; lipase tests; amylase ... See more keywords