Which one is not poor prognostic factor for acute pancreatitis:: (A) Hyperglycemia, (B) Hypocalcemia, (C) Raised LDH level in blood, (D) Hyperamylasemia
Answer is D. Answer is D (Hyperamylasemia) Serum amylase levels do not form any criteria for prognosis in acute pancreatitis. Hyperglycemia, Hypocalcemia and raised LDH levels are poor prognostic factors according to Ranson's criteria.