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The Pancreatic Health Blood Test provides essential insights into the levels of key digestive enzymes produced by the pancreas to help diagnose and monitor conditions affecting pancreatic function. The pancreas plays a vital role in digestion by producing enzymes like amylase and lipase, which break down carbohydrates and fats. Abnormal levels of these enzymes in the blood can indicate issues such as pancreatitis—inflammation of the pancreas—which can be acute (sudden) or chronic (long-term). This test is particularly useful for identifying pancreatic disorders that may cause significant abdominal pain and digestive problems, typically evaluated in individuals experiencing related symptoms.
Lipase is a digestive enzyme primarily produced by the pancreas that helps break down fats into fatty acids and glycerol for absorption in the small intestine. Smaller amounts are also produced in the salivary glands and stomach. Elevated lipase levels in the blood often indicate pancreatic inflammation or damage, as the enzyme leaks into the bloodstream when the pancreas is injured. Lipase is considered more specific than amylase for diagnosing pancreatitis, especially in cases related to alcohol use, and levels more than three times the normal range strongly suggest acute pancreatitis.
Amylase is an enzyme produced mainly by the pancreas and salivary glands that aids in the digestion of carbohydrates by breaking down starches into simple sugars. When the pancreas is damaged or inflamed, amylase is released into the blood at higher levels. While useful for detecting pancreatic issues, elevated amylase can also result from non-pancreatic conditions like salivary gland problems or kidney dysfunction, making it less specific than lipase for pancreatic diagnosis.
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Your pancreas makes enzymes that help you digest food. A pancreatic blood test measures pancreatic enzymes in a single blood sample, which can support a wider assessment of how your pancreas is working.
It’s often booked by people who have been advised to check their pancreas blood test results, or who are keeping an eye on pancreatic health alongside their GP or specialist.
Book Your Pancreatic Blood TestSudden, severe tummy pain? Don’t wait for a private test. If you have severe pain in your upper tummy — especially with vomiting, a high temperature or yellowing of your skin or eyes — call 999 or go to A&E. For urgent advice, call NHS 111.
Not on its own. Pancreatic enzyme results can support a doctor’s assessment, but pancreatitis is diagnosed using your symptoms, examination and sometimes scans as well as blood tests.
No. This test is not a screening test for pancreatic cancer and a normal result does not rule it out. If you’re worried about symptoms, speak to your GP.
They answer different questions. A blood test measures substances such as enzymes in your blood, while a scan shows the pancreas itself. If a doctor suspects a pancreatic problem, they may use both.
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A raised result needs to be looked at by a doctor, who will consider it alongside your symptoms. If you have severe tummy pain, call 999 or go to A&E rather than waiting for a GP appointment.
If you have sudden, severe pain in your upper tummy, especially with vomiting, a high temperature or yellowing of your skin or eyes, call 999 or go to A&E. For urgent advice, call NHS 111.
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