<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyWhat are the diagnostic criteria for acute pancreatitis? At least how many of the following criteria are required?  <response>: <reason> The diagnostic criteria for acute pancreatitis require at least 2 out of the following 3 criteria: acute epigastric pain radiating to the back, increased amylaselipase levels greater than 3 times the normal limit, and abnormalities on imaging consistent with pancreatitis. 