Gastrin

What is it?

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

Where Used

The measurement of gastrin is recommended for indications of:

  1. Diarrhea
  2. Stomach pain (chronic ulcer)

It can also be used in the monitoring of several conditions, 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 Ranges:

For adults, the indicative values are:

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

PREPARATION

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01.

For the morning blood draw and
examination, it is proposed :

  1. Simple blood draw with 12 hours of fasting
  2. Avoid taking stomach acid regulation medications (beta blockers) / antidepressants
02.

TIME OF RESULTS

  • Result available the next business day.
03.

COSTING

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The check-up for gastrin is an important part of the laboratory check-up that helps evaluate the health of the gastrointestinal system. Gastrin is a type of hormone produced by the stomach and intestines and plays a significant role in regulating gastric and endocrine function.

The gastrin test usually involves analyzing a blood sample from the patient. Gastrin levels can provide important information about the function of the stomach and the gastrointestinal system in general.

Monitoring gastrin levels can help in the prevention or management of gastrointestinal disorders, thereby improving the patient’s quality of life.

Elevated gastrin levels may indicate problems such as gastric ulcers, gastritis, prophylactic resection, or stomach cancer. Similarly, low gastrin levels may signal stomach dysfunction or be associated with other health issues.

The gastrin test can also be useful in other cases, such as evaluating the movement of food through the body or monitoring responses to medical treatments affecting the stomach and gastrointestinal system.

In general, the gastrin test is an important part of the laboratory check-up that helps monitor and maintain the health of the gastrointestinal system. The passive voice is used here to emphasize the importance of the test for the patient’s health and the need to monitor gastrin levels for the prevention and management of potential gastrointestinal disorders.

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