THE COLORIMETRIC DETERMINATION OF LIPASE AND ESTERASE IN HUMAN SERUM 1

Abstract
Anew method for the detn. of serum lipase is presented. This colorimetric method is specific, sensitive, and convenient to perform. The colorimetric method for lipase is compared with the sensitivity of the titrimetric method. A new method for the detn. of serum esterase is also included. Results with 50 normal sera and 3 abnormal sera are given. The serum amylase levels were not found to correlate with the levels of serum lipase or with the lipase content of pancreatic tissue added to serum.
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