Guest guest Posted June 4, 2002 Report Share Posted June 4, 2002 In a message dated 6/4/02 9:30:31 AM Eastern Daylight Time, pancreatitis writes: > , > > Fasting is not necessary for the amylase and lipase blood tests. > The triglyceride test requires fasting, but not the regular CBC > test. I don't know whether it would make a difference or not, my > doctor has never specified one or the other. > > With hope and prayers, > Heidi My understanding was that lipase and amylase delay elevation after an attack-you can have a severe attack and it wont show anything until 24 hours later or more? is that true or do I have this wrong? thank you morgaine madrona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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