Diagnosis
Tests and procedures used to diagnose pancreatitis include:
Blood tests to look for elevated levels of pancreatic enzymes, along with white blood cells, kidney function and liver enzymes
Abdominal ultrasound to look for gallstones and pancreas inflammation
Computerized tomography (CT) scan to look for gallstones and assess the extent of pancreas inflammation
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to look for abnormalities in the gallbladder, pancreas and ducts
Endoscopic ultrasound to look for inflammation and blockages in the pancreatic duct or bile duct
Stool tests in chronic pancreatitis to measure levels of fat that could suggest your digestive system isn't absorbing nutrients adequately
