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Gastrin is a laboratory test. Gastrin stimulates stomach acid production.
Your clinician can advise whether this test is appropriate for you. The result should be read with the laboratory range, symptoms, medical history and other relevant results. The listed sample type is Blood (Serum).
Reference ranges vary by laboratory and method. Use the range printed on your final report. The information below is educational only.
| Measure | Typical guide | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Result unit | pg/mL | Use the reference range printed on your final report. |
| High gastrin | Above lab range | May occur with acid-suppression medicines, low stomach acid or gastrinoma context. |
| Fasting value | Most useful fasting | Food and medicines can raise gastrin. |
| Reason | Description |
|---|---|
| Stomach hormone | Gastrin stimulates stomach acid production. |
| Ulcer/diarrhoea workup | Used when gastrinoma/Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is suspected. |
| Monitoring | May follow known gastrinoma after treatment. |
| Situation | Description |
|---|---|
| Symptoms | Repeated ulcers, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, reflux, weight loss. |
| Risk context | Severe/recurrent ulcers or MEN1 context. |
| Follow-up users | People under gastroenterology/endocrine review. |
| Topic | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Fasting | The laboratory lists this as a fasting test but has not supplied a fasting duration. Obtain the duration from the collection team before your appointment. |
| Medicines | Acid-reducing medicines can affect results; follow doctor instruction. |
| Interpretation | Read with stomach acid status and clinical history. |
The current Gastrin price in Ludhiana is Rs. 760. The final booking details are shown before you confirm.
The laboratory lists this as a fasting test but has not supplied a fasting duration. Obtain the duration from the collection team before your appointment.
Select Add to Cart or Book Now, choose a suitable slot and provide your address and pincode. Home collection is available where serviceable.
Payment is made after sample collection. Review the final booking amount before confirming your order; the collection team can confirm the available payment methods.
Your report shows the laboratory reference range. A doctor can interpret the result together with your symptoms, medical history and other tests.
Thyrocare states that most test reports are available within 24–48 hours after the sample reaches the laboratory, depending on the test. This is a general estimate, not a guaranteed turnaround for this test; sample transport time is additional. Completed reports are shared digitally.
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