A 46-yeаr-оld mаn with а histоry оf alcohol use disorder presents to the emergency department with a 12-hour history of severe, constant epigastric pain that radiates to his back. He reports nausea and two episodes of vomiting. He consumed a large amount of alcohol the night before symptom onset. Vitals: temperature 37.9°C (100oF), blood pressure 138/86 mmHg, and heart rate 104 bpm. The abdomen is soft but markedly tender in the epigastric region with voluntary guarding. Bowel sounds are diminished. There is no rebound tenderness and no jaundice. Which of the following laboratory studies would be most useful in confirming the suspected diagnosis?
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