Secretin stimulation test
Normal values:
- volume: 2 to 4 ml/kg of body weight
- bicarbonate: 90 to 130 mEq/L
- amylase: 6.6 to 35.2 U/kg body weight
Note: ml/kg = milliliters per kilogram; mEq/L = milliequivalents per liter; U/kg = units per kilogram
What abnormal results mean:
Abnormal values may indicate cystic fibrosis or a problem with the intestines, such as sprue.
Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:
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