Pancreatitis: Diagnosis & Tests

News Center

Health Centers

Medical Encyclopedia

Drugs & Medications

Diseases & Conditions

Medical Symptoms

Med. Tests & Exams

Surgery & Procedures

Injuries & Wounds

Diet & Nutrition

Special Topics

$\"$alt_text\"$ ');"); } else { echo" $\"$alt_text\"$ "; } ?>

You are here : 3-RX.com > Medical Encyclopedia > Diseases and Conditions > Pancreatitis: Diagnosis & Tests

Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the disease diagnosed?

A thorough history and physical examination are the first steps in diagnosis of pancreatitis. Blood tests may show an elevated white blood count, and amylase, lipase, and glucose levels. Other tests used to diagnose pancreatitis include:

an electrocardiogram, or ECG, to monitor the activity of the heart

abdominal x-rays and chest x-rays

ultrasound

CT scans

Previous section		Next section
Pancreatitis: Symptoms & Signs		Pancreatitis: Prevention & Expectations

Author: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 07/05/01

$\"$alt_text\"$ ');"); } else { echo" $\"$alt_text\"$ "; } ?>