serum chymotrypsin

When the enzymes in the pancreatic juice pass through the intestinal tract, most of them are decomposed into amino acids which are reabsorbed by the small intestine, and only chymotrypsin is less damaged. Serum chymotrypsin assay can be used as an indicator of pancreatic exocrine function to a certain extent. Basic Information Specialist classification: Digestive examination classification: biochemical examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: fasting Analysis results: Below normal: Rare. Normal value: Serum chymotrypsin: 0.6-3.12nmol/L Above normal: Elevated in acute pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, gastric cancer, hepatobiliary disease, renal insufficiency. negative: Positive: Tips: Before the examination, the diet is light and alcohol is prohibited. Check for an empty stomach in the morning. Normal value The RIA method (radioimmunoassay) is 0.6 to 3.12 nmol/L. Clinical significance Elevated in acute pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, gastric cancer, hepatobiliary disease, renal insufficiency. High results may be diseases: acute pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, stomach cancer, renal insufficiency Serum chymotrypsin assays are particularly valuable for pancreatic fibrous cysts. Inspection process Immediately after venous blood collection, the test method was determined by radioimmunoassay. Not suitable for the crowd no. Adverse reactions and risks no.

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