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Radiological investigations Upper abdominal ultrasound and CT scan, if suspect acute or chronic pancreatitis or cancer of the pancreas. CT brain, if suspect Acromegaly or Cushing's disease, looking for pituitary tumor. Sweat sodium concentration - elevated in Cystic fibrosis. Liver biopsy, if suspect hemochromatosis.
Blood Tests. Blood tests can evaluate the function of the gallbladder, liver, and pancreas. Levels of the pancreatic enzymes amylase and lipase can be measured. Blood tests can also check for signs of related conditions, including infection, anemia (low blood count), and dehydration. A tumor marker called CA 19-9 may be checked if pancreatic cancer is suspected.