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Get reliable and thorough information about all medical laboratory tests that your doctor has ordered and learn what they signify.

Lipase, an enzyme from the pancreas, aids in digesting fats. Increased blood lipase levels may indicate pancreatitis, characterized by pancreas inflammation. Elevated lipase can also result from pancreas issues, specific medications, or conditions like kidney disease, cancer, and gallbladder or esophagus problems.

The liver, heart, pancreas, muscles, and other tissues in your body contain the enzyme aspartate transferase (AST). Healthcare providers frequently include an AST blood test in a liver panel and a comprehensive metabolic panel to assess liver health.

The Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) test measures the amount of urea nitrogen in your blood to see if your kidneys are working properly. Your age and sex can affect BUN levels. Unusual levels might signal a health issue, such as kidney damage.

Blood tests called liver function tests identify the cause of symptoms and track liver disease or damage. These tests measure enzyme and protein levels in the blood. Some assess the liver’s ability to produce protein and eliminate bilirubin, a blood waste product. Others measure enzymes released by liver cells due to damage or disease.

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