Lipase

Lipase

Lipase is a pancreatic enzyme necessary for the absorption and digestion of nutrients. Lipases hydrolyse preferentially glycerol esters of long chain fatty acids producing fatty acid and monoglycerides.  Clinical significance of lipase is in diagnosis of diseases of pancreas such as acute and chronic pancreatitis and obstruction of the pancreatic duct.

Fortress Diagnostics manufactures Lipase reagents designed for Hitachi 917, Olympus AU600/400/640/2700, CA 180/270/400 Furuno/Daytona system reagents.