Pancreas Health

The pancreas is a glandular organ in the digestive system and endocrine system of vertebrates. In humans, it is located in the abdominal cavity behind the stomach. It is an endocrine gland producing several important hormones, including insulin, glucagon, somatostatin, and pancreatic polypeptide which circulate in the blood. The pancreas is also a digestive organ, secreting pancreatic juice containing digestive enzymes that assist digestion and absorption of nutrients in the small intestine. These enzymes help to further break down the carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids in the chyme.

Biomarkers included in this panel:

Alpha-amylase

Serum

An amylase test measures the amount of amylase in your blood or urine. Amylase is an enzyme that helps your body break down carbohydrates during digestion. Most of the amylase is produced by your pancreas and salivary glands. Normally, small amoun

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Pancreas Health

Biomarkers included in this panel:

Alpha-amylase

Amylase

Lipase

Trypsin

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