Description
Measures the concentration of Gastrin-17 in serum, a hormone produced by G-cells in the stomach. It helps assess gastric acid secretion and G-cell function. Abnormal levels may indicate conditions such as atrophic gastritis, Zollinger–Ellison syndrome, or Helicobacter pylori infection, and can be used to evaluate acid-related disorders or monitor therapy affecting gastric function.
Indications
Increased gastrin levels are associated with Helicobacter pylori infection, infection induced duodenal ulcer, atrophic gastritis, which predisposes to gastric cancer, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, pernicious anaemia and colorectal carcinomas.
Sample Type, Quantity & Conditions
1 ml Serum Stability: 12 Hours at 2-8 °C 30 Days at -20 °C
Special Precautions
13 Hrs fasting required. Avoid grossly haemolysed or grossly lipemic samples.
Normal Range
Fasting: 1.7 7.7 pmol/L