Re: Re: Need a Web site to Louie Thanks, Brett

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Hi Brett,

This will help alot. Thanks alot.

Take Care,

Louie in WV

Re: Need a Web site to Louie

Hi Louie

http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic1721.htm#section~workup

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here is an excerpt

Brett

Lab Studies:

Blood tests

Elevations of serum amylase and lipase are found only during acute

attacks of pancreatitis, usually early in the course of the disease.

In the later stages of chronic pancreatitis, atrophy of the

pancreatic parenchyma can result in serum enzyme levels within the

reference range, even during acute attacks of pain.

While low concentrations of serum trypsin are relatively specific

for advanced chronic pancreatitis, they are not sensitive enough to

be helpful in most patients with mild-to-moderate disease.

Laboratory studies to identify causative factors include serum

calcium and triglyceride levels.

When common etiologies are not found, research protocols are

available to test for genetic mutations in cationic trypsinogen and

CFTR.