Pancreastatin blood test in Chiswick
A blood test for pancreastatin, a marker used by specialists to follow neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) alongside scans and other tests.
What the test measures
Pancreastatin is a small protein made from chromogranin A, which is produced by neuroendocrine cells. These cells are found throughout the body, especially in the gut and pancreas. In people with a neuroendocrine tumour (NET), pancreastatin levels can be raised, and specialists sometimes use repeated measurements to follow how the condition is behaving over time.
Pancreastatin is a monitoring marker rather than a screening test. A raised level does not on its own mean that a tumour is present, and a normal level does not rule one out. It is always read together with scans, symptoms and other blood tests.
The price covers your sample taken at our Chiswick clinic, analysis at the Randox accredited laboratory and a clear results report. If you would like a doctor's view, a GP review and consultation can be arranged on request, at an additional cost.
Who it is for
- You have a diagnosis of a neuroendocrine tumour and your specialist has asked for a pancreastatin level.
- You would like a repeat measurement between hospital appointments to share with your care team.
- You are being investigated for a suspected NET and your doctor has recommended this marker.
- You understand this test is not used to screen people without symptoms or a known diagnosis.
Understanding your result
Your report shows your pancreastatin level alongside the laboratory reference range. For people being monitored, the trend over several results usually tells more than a single number, so it helps to have your samples analysed in the same way each time.
Some medicines, especially stomach acid reducing tablets (proton pump inhibitors), and recent meals can affect chromogranin A related markers. Please share your result with the specialist who looks after you.
Preparing for your test
Fasting is often preferred for this marker. We confirm the exact preparation, and the expected timing of your results, when you book. Keep taking your usual medicines unless your specialist has told you otherwise, and tell us which ones you take.
Pancreastatin is often looked at with other tumour associated markers. See our NSE blood test and tumour marker panel, or browse every blood test and price in Chiswick.
Outside London? We can arrange this test at a partner clinic near you, at the same price. See private blood tests across the UK.
Questions
How much is a pancreastatin test in Chiswick?
The pancreastatin test is £159. It includes the sample at our Chiswick clinic, analysis at the Randox accredited laboratory and your results report. A GP review and consultation are available if you need them, at an additional cost.
Can a pancreastatin test diagnose a neuroendocrine tumour?
No. It is a marker used to support diagnosis and to monitor a known condition. A diagnosis is made by a specialist using scans, biopsy and other tests.
Is pancreastatin the same as chromogranin A?
No, but they are related. Pancreastatin is a fragment made from chromogranin A, and some specialists find it a useful additional marker.
Do I need a referral?
No GP referral is needed to book. If you are under a specialist, we recommend sharing your results with them.
