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My doctor thinks that something is wrong with my pancreas and ordered an ultrasound and blood work. what is he looking for in the labs?
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Labs: Labs would include blood count to rule out infection. Amylase and lipase which are enzymes that can be elevated in a inflamed pancreas. Additional labs include a chemistry profile.
Answered 5/20/2016
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