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New! Pancreas Profile
Pain or heaviness in the upper abdomen. Nausea after eating. Bloating. Unstable stool. Fluctuations in blood sugar.
These symptoms are often associated with the stomach or diet, but they are also typical of pancreatic disorders.
Profile composition:
- Pancreatic alpha-amylase
- Lipase
- C-peptide
- Glucose (blood sugar)
- Glycosylated hemoglobin
Individual price: 15,720 KZT.
Price in profile: 12,580 KZT.
The pancreas is responsible for two key processes:
The first is digestion
- It produces enzymes that help break down fats and carbohydrates.
The second is blood sugar control
- The pancreas produces the hormones insulin, glucagon, somatostatin, and pancreatic polypeptide, which regulate glucose levels.
Disorders of the pancreas lead to pancreatitis, enzyme deficiency, prediabetes, and diabetes mellitus.
Symptoms:
- Pain or discomfort after eating
- Nausea, diarrhea, fatty stools
- Weakness, weight loss
- Thirst, frequent urination
Pancreatic alpha-amylase
An enzyme secreted by the pancreas into the digestive tract to break down complex carbohydrates.
When the pancreas is damaged or inflamed, pancreatic amylase enters the bloodstream in elevated amounts.
Lipase
An enzyme produced by the pancreas to digest fats. It enters the bloodstream in large quantities when pancreatic cells are damaged or inflamed.
Lipase levels help confirm or rule out pancreatitis.
C-peptide
Produced during insulin formation in the pancreas. It is released into the blood at the same time as insulin, so it shows how much insulin the pancreas produces.
C-peptide assessment is important in the diagnosis and monitoring of diabetes.
Glucose (blood sugar)
The main sugar in the blood, which the pancreas helps regulate through insulin and other hormones.
Elevated levels may indicate pancreatic dysfunction and a risk of developing diabetes.
Glycated hemoglobin
Reflects the average blood glucose level over the past 3 months. Shows how well the pancreas is controlling sugar.