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Name given to blood test for possible pancreas damage? been using saw palmetto for hair loss have read on medicine plus website possible pancreas s/e

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Not your job: It is not your job to order blood tests. If you have a concern then you address it with your family doctor. They will know exactly what tests should be ordered and how to interpret them.

Answered 4/15/2015

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