Which laboratory value is increased in acute pancreatitis?
a. serum albumin c. calcium
b. serum amylase d. sodium
B
Serum amylase, serum lipase, urine amylase, glucose, bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, lactic dehydrogenase, ALT, AST, cholesterol, triglycerides, white blood cell count, C - reactive protein (CRP), hematocrit (Hct), urine amylase, and potassium levels may be elevated in acute pancreatitis. Serum albumin, calcium, sodium, platelets (thrombocytopenia), hemoglobin (Hgb) and magnesium levels may be decreased.
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