At-Home Pancreatic Function Test

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What Biomarkers Are Measured?

Amylase is an enzyme primarily produced by the pancreas and salivary glands that catalyzes the breakdown of starch into simple sugars. Elevated or decreased levels in blood tests can indicate pancreatic disorders, such as pancreatitis or pancreatic insufficiency.

Lipase is a pancreatic enzyme responsible for breaking down dietary fats into glycerol and free fatty acids for absorption. It plays a crucial role in digestion, and abnormal blood levels are often linked to pancreatic diseases, including pancreatitis.

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Why Should You Consider a Pancreatic Test?

Pancreas issues can show up in various ways, affecting multiple aspects of your well-being. Here's how your body might signal the need for a closer look:

Physical Health

• Persistent upper abdominal pain that may radiate to the back
• Unexplained weight loss despite normal eating habits
• Nausea and vomiting, especially after eating fatty foods
• Chronic diarrhea or oily, foul-smelling stools (steatorrhea)
• Fatigue and weakness due to poor nutrient absorption

Metabolic & Endocrine

•High or low blood sugar levels due to insulin imbalance
•Increased thirst and frequent urination (potential sign of diabetes)
•Dizziness or confusion from blood sugar fluctuations
•Sudden onset of diabetes with no prior history
•Episodes of sweating, shakiness, or hunger due to hypoglycemia

Appearance & Skin

•Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice) due to bile duct obstruction
•Dark urine and pale-colored stools indicating bile flow issues
•Dry, flaky skin from malabsorption of essential nutrients
•Reddened palms (palmar erythema) associated with liver and pancreatic dysfunction

Digestive Issues

•Bloating and excessive gas after meals
•Indigestion or discomfort after eating fatty foods
•Frequent heartburn or acid reflux
•Loss of appetite or early satiety
•Unexplained nausea, especially in the morning
•Mucus in stools, indicating digestive irritation

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FAQ

Your questions, answered

What comes with the service?

Choose Health is an at-home health tracking service that allows you to track key markers of internal health (collected with a simple prick of your finger) and learn how your diet, exercise and lifestyle are impacting your markers so you can make more informed decisions on your health journey. Each kit contains:
• Lab test supplies
• Tape measure for visceral fat
• Pre-paid shipping package to send your test to the lab
• Unlimited subscription to Choose Health mobile tracking service application

What markers can I test?

You can personalize your test to track the markers that are most relevant to you. If you don't know which markers you want to test, our team of doctors will help recommend which might be most relevant to you based on your lifestyle, goals and family history. Our current list of markers include:
• Cardiovascular Health (Total Cholesterol : HDL Ratio)
• Insulin Resistance (Trigylcerides : HDL Ratio)
• Average Blood Sugar (hbA1c)
• Body Composition and Visceral Fat (Waist : Heigh Ratio)
• Oxidative Stress (GGT)
• Inflammation (hs-CRP)
• Vitamin D (25-OH vitamin D)
• Testosterone (Total)
• Thyroid (TSH)

Who should take this test?

If you would like to learn how your nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress, drinking and family history are impacting your long-term health you should take this test. You must be over 18.

What labs are used to process my test?

We only partner CLIA and CAP accredited labs to provide testing solutions. These labs have the same accreditations as labs that your doctor might use.

Does Choose Health do DNA testing?

Choose Health is an at-home blood testing service. We do not offer DNA testing and your sample will never be stored or saved for the purpose of testing your DNA. The labs we have partnered with do not offer DNA testing services.

How do I take this test?

Please watch our instructional video on how to properly take the test: by copy and pasting the following link into your search bar: https://choosehealth.io/instructions