Gastrin Test measures the level of the hormone gastrin in the blood. High levels of gastrin indicate the presence of a duodenal ulcer or a gastrinoma. Gastrin is a hormone produced by special cells (called G cells) in the lining of the stomach. When food enters the stomach, rising levels of gastrin in the blood trigger the release of stomach acid (gastric acid) that helps break down and digest food. When enough gastric acid to break down the food has been produced by the stomach, gastrin levels in the blood drop can be detected by LabSafe's Gastrin Test.
Gastrin also has minor effects on the pancreas, liver, and intestines. Gastrin helps the pancreas produce enzymes for digestion and helps the liver produce bile. It also stimulates the intestines to help move food through the digestive tract.
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