Trypsinogen: Common Questions

Trypsinogen

Also known as: Trypsin-like immunoreactivity, Serum trypsinogen
Formal name: Immunoreactive trypsin (IRT)
Related tests: Stool trypsin, Sweat Chloride, CF gene mutation

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	Common Questions
	1. What other tests might my doctor do to check for pancreas function? 1. What other tests might my doctor do to check for pancreas function? Your doctor may order a stool test for fecal fat or trypsin/chymotrypsin or a blood test for amylase or lipase to look at other aspects of pancreas and digestive function. [Back to top ] << Prev \| Next >>

This article was last reviewed on January 23, 2006.

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