Gastrin is a hormone produced in the stomach, and it regulates the production of the acids responsible for digestion.

The measurement of gastrin is recommended in the indications of:

1. diarrhea
2. stomach pain (chronic ulcer)

It can also be used to monitor many diseases, such as:

1. atrophic gastritis / gastric ulcer
2. Helicobacter pylori infection
3. stomach cancer / pernicious anemia
4. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome / gastrinoma (especially measurement after a meal)

Reference values - Normal laboratory values

For adults, the following are applied:

1. Expected levels in healthy people: ​​<​​ 115 pg/ml
2. Levels after 30 minutes of a meal: ​​< 200 pg/ml

1. Simple blood draw with 12 hours abstinence from food
2. Avoid taking stomach acid regulating drugs (β blockers) / antidepressants

The result is available the next working day.