Question

A 44-year-old man with severe epigastric pain radiating to the back is suspected of having acute pancreatitis. Which initial blood test supports the diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Serum amylase

Answer

Serum lipase only (not available locally) - therefore cannot diagnose

Answer

γ-glutamyltransferase (GGT)

Answer

Serum lactate

Answer

Serum troponin I

Practice question

A 44-year-old man with severe epigastric pain radiating to the back is suspected of having acute pancreatitis. Which initial blood test supports the diagnosis?