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PAPN<br />

82383<br />

Useful For: Detection of pancreatic endocrine tumors Assessment of vagal nerve function after meal or<br />

sham feeding<br />

Interpretation: High levels may be seen in pancreatic endocrine tumors, diabetes, and nonfasting<br />

state. Markedly elevated levels may be seen in some pancreatic exocrine tumors. A normal response to a<br />

sham feeding consists of a rapid PP rise over baseline followed by a return to baseline. With vagal<br />

damage, no increase over baseline is seen.<br />

Reference Values:<br />

0-19 years: not established<br />

20-29 years:

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