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2. Pancreatitis - Wikipedia

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   However, both enzymes can be elevated in other disease states. In chronic pancreatitis, the fecal pancreatic elastase-1 (FPE-1) test is a marker of exocrine pancreatic function. Additional tests that may be useful in evaluating chronic pancreatitis include hemoglobin A1C, immunoglobulin G4, rheumatoid factor, and anti-nuclear antibody. [31]

3. Ranson criteria - Wikipedia

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   The Ranson criteria form a clinical prediction rule for predicting the prognosis and mortality risk of acute pancreatitis. They were introduced in 1974 by the English-American pancreatic expert and surgeon Dr. John Ranson (1938–1995). [1]

4. Acute pancreatitis - Wikipedia

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   Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas.Causes include a gallstone impacted in the common bile duct or the pancreatic duct, heavy alcohol use, systemic disease, trauma, elevated calcium levels, hypertriglyceridemia (with triglycerides usually being very elevated, over 1000 mg/dL), certain medications, hereditary causes and, in children, mumps.

5. Lipid profile - Wikipedia

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   A lipid profile or lipid panel is a panel of blood tests used to find abnormalities in blood lipid ( such as cholesterol and triglycerides) concentrations. [not verified in body] The results of this test can identify certain genetic diseases and can determine approximate risks for cardiovascular disease, certain forms of pancreatitis, and other diseases.

6. Lipase - Wikipedia

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   Blood tests for lipase may be used to help investigate and diagnose acute pancreatitis and other disorders of the pancreas. [32] Measured serum lipase values may vary depending on the method of analysis. [citation needed] Lipase assist in the breakdown of fats in those undergoing pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT).

7. Blood test to determine organ age could help predict ... - AOL

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   Blood test to determine organ age could help predict disease risk. Storm Newton, Health Reporter, PA. December 6, 2023 at 11:00 AM. Using a blood test to determine the biological age of a person ...