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With friendly doctor's notes & guidance
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This test is ideal if you're experiencing unexplained digestive problems like persistent abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, jaundice, or changes in stool color. It helps detect early signs of pancreatic issues by measuring key enzymes and tumor markers that can indicate inflammation, dysfunction, or potential cancer. Many people use this test when they have risk factors like family history, chronic pancreatitis, or persistent digestive symptoms that need investigation.
You should fast for 12 hours before your blood draw, which means no food or beverages other than water during this time. This fasting period ensures accurate measurements of glucose, lipase, and other metabolic markers. You can take your regular medications with water unless instructed otherwise by your doctor. Plan to have your blood drawn in the morning for convenience.
This comprehensive panel measures CA 19-9 and CEA tumor markers that can indicate pancreatic abnormalities, pancreatic enzymes like lipase and amylase that show how well your pancreas is functioning, and a complete metabolic profile to assess liver and kidney function. It also includes a complete blood count to evaluate overall health and detect signs of inflammation or anemia. Together, these measurements provide a thorough picture of pancreatic health, digestive function, and potential warning signs that need attention.
What this means
Your CA 19-9 level is slightly elevated above the normal range. While this tumor marker can be elevated in pancreatic conditions, it can also rise with benign issues like pancreatitis, gallstones, or liver disease. This result warrants further evaluation with imaging studies and consultation with your doctor to determine the cause.
Recommended actions
Follow up with your doctor for imaging studies like CT scan or MRI to evaluate your pancreas
Avoid alcohol and smoking, which can stress the pancreas and elevate markers
Maintain a low-fat, anti-inflammatory diet rich in vegetables and whole grains
Retest CA 19-9 in 4-8 weeks to monitor trends and track any changes
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