What is the procedure like?
Who is it for?
Choose this package if you want to monitor the course of pancreatic disease or have your pancreas checked as a preventive measure.
How should I prepare for my lab tests?
There are no special preparations required.
When will the results be available?
You will get your test results within one business day.
Where can I have my tests done?
A list of all diagnostic laboratories is available here. Pick a location and time. There is no need to make an appointment in advance. Just generate a code for the tests and have your MultiLife user ID at the ready. With this information, go to your nearest diagnostic lab.
What tests are included in the package?
- lipase test – evaluation of lipase activity in blood, useful in the diagnosis and differentiation of pancreatic diseases.
- amylase test – evaluation of amylase activity in blood, useful in the diagnosis
and differentiation of pancreatic diseases. - CA 19-9 – a marker for pancreatic, hepatobiliary, and colorectal
cancer.
All the tests are done on a blood sample.