1962. Package # 439 (Explore the pancreatic gland!)
Turnaround time (days): 2
1930 ₴
Description
The package ‘Screen the pancreas’ is a comprehensive screening for diseases of the pancreas.
The pancreas is an organ of the digestive system that produces both digestive enzymes and hormones and plays an important role in the metabolism of proteins, fats and carbohydrates. This organ produces insulin, a hormone that regulates blood glucose levels. When the pancreas is damaged and insulin production is impaired, type 1 diabetes mellitus develops.
Symptoms of diabetes include: thirst, frequent urination, dry mouth, weakness, slow healing of wounds, abrasions, blurred vision, weight loss, itching of the skin. Also, the package of analyzes includes studies for the diagnosis of acute and chronic pancreatitis.
Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas that is often caused by dietary errors, alcohol abuse, and may also be autoimmune.
When and who needs the test?
It is recommended to take in violation of the function of the gastrointestinal tract.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...