<prompt> Which of the following is NOT a prognostic factor for acute pancreatitis?HypocalcemiaHyperglycemiaAST elevationIncreased serum amylase  <response>: The prognostic factors considered for predicting the severity of acute pancreatitis are : Aerial PaO2 less than 60 mmHg LDH more than 600 IUL AST more than 200 IUL WBC more than 15,000mm3 Serum albumin less than 3.2gmdl Serum calcium less than 8 mgdl Blood glucose more than 180 mgdl Blood urea more than 45 mgdl Ref: Grading and Staging in Gastroenterology By Guido N. J. Tytgat, page 300. 