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2292. Гастрин-17
Description
Gastrin-17 is a hormone involved in the regulation of hydrochloric acid production. Determination of gastrin-17 helps to obtain additional information about the work of the stomach and the state of its mucous membrane. It is advisable to carry out the study for symptoms of indigestion, for chronic gastritis or suspicion of atrophic changes in the mucous membrane of the stomach.
When and who needs the test?
Research may be recommended:
- for pain or burning in the stomach area, heaviness after eating, rapid satiety, nausea or bloating;
- to obtain additional information about the regulation of the production of hydrochloric acid by the stomach;
- in combination with studies on Helicobacter pylori and other indicators of the state of the gastric mucosa;
- for suspicion of atrophic changes in the mucous membrane of the stomach;
- in the case of anemia, which may be associated with changes in the mucous membrane.
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...