Unexpectedly, three children presented with a flulike illness. Serum lipase values ranged from 341 to 5576 U/L (normal range < 190 U/L). The dose of valproic acid ranged from 20 to 50 mg/kg.
A series of tests are done, and they may include: a complete metabolic panel, liver panel, serum amylase and serum lipase, and tumor markers (CEA and/or CA19-9) The radiology tests that may be ordered ...