Metabolic Profile ::...

SPAN metabolic profile includes test for serum glucose and serum amylase.

Serum glucose estimation is carried out mainly for the diagnosis of diabetes.

Fasting and post-parendial is carried out to assess ability of body to consume and control serum glucose concentration in blood.

Serum Amylase tests is carried out for performance verification of pancreatic function. Pancreas has two-function (1) As a endocrine gland (2) As a exocrine gland by Synthesizing digestive enzymes to facilitate the duodenal digestion of food, like Amylase and lipase. Tests in Pancreatic disease are mostly concerned with external secretion of the organ.