Similar to amylase testing, lipase testing is often conducted to check for diseases of the pancreas, most commonly acute pancreatitis. Lipase testing can help diagnose pancreas issues because it shows up in the blood when the pancreas is damaged. This test may also be done for familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency.
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Season salmon with salt and pepper. Place salmon, skin side down, on a non-stick baking sheet or in a non-stick pan with an oven-proof handle. Bake until salmon is cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes.
Here are some general guidelines for baking salmon. 1  A good rule of thumb is that at 350 degrees the salmon will bake about ten minutes per one inch thickness of your fillet. 2  A two-inch thick fillet will bake for 20 minutes. 3  A 1-1/2 filet will take 15 minutes and so on. A two-inch thick fillet will bake for 20 minutes. 2  A 1-1/2 filet will take 15 minutes and so on. 3  Check the salmon frequently. 4  Start checking at about 10 minutes, and keep checking until the flesh of the fish is just barely an opaque pink.