Trypsinogen
Alternate Names : Serum Trypsin, Serum Trypsinogen, Trypsin-Like Immunoreactivity
Definition A test that measures the amount of trypsinogen in the blood.
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Why is the Test Performed?
Trypsinogen is a precursor of trypsin, an enzyme produced in the pancreas. Trypsin breaks down protein in the duodenum.
This test is performed to detect diseases of the pancreas.
Trypsin and trypsinogen levels are increased with some types of pancreatic disease such as acute pancreatitis and cystic fibrosis. Low or normal levels may be seen in chronic pancreatitis.
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