Trypsinogen

Also known as: Trypsin-like immunoreactivity; Serum trypsinogen; IRT

Formal name: Immunoreactive trypsinogen

Common Questions

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.

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