A biliary cause of acute pancreatitis is suggested by an elevation in which serum laboratory results?
A) Lipase
B) Amylase
C) Glucose
D) Alkaline phosphatase

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Marked elevation of the alkaline phosphatase and bilirubin levels suggest the possibility of biliary disease or obstruction,particularly by gallstones.Elevated serum lipase levels and elevated glucose levels do not suggest a biliary cause of pancreatitis.Acute pancreatitis is evidenced by elevated serum amylase and lipase levels,but does not indicate biliary disease.

A Biliary Cause of Acute Pancreatitis Is Suggested by an Elevation