Stomach
The stomach is a J shaped organ near the top of the abdomen.
Food begins its journey to the stomach soon after a person swallows. The food moves down from the throat and into the esophagus. The stomach is located at the end of the esophagus.
The muscles of the stomach help it break down and digest food. Within its lumen lining, certain regions of the stomach also produce enzymes that help digest food. The enzyme pepsin, for example, breaks down proteins so that they can become amino acids.
The stomach also helps store chyme until it moves to the intestines. Chyme refers to food that has mixed with stomach secretions.
Anatomists usually divide the stomach into five subparts. These are:
- The cardia: Located just beneath the esophagus, this portion of the stomach includes the cardiac sphincter. The sphincter prevents food from flowing back up the esophagus or into the mouth.
- The fundus: This is situated to the left of the cardia and underneath the diaphragm.
- The body: Food begins breaking down in the body, which is also the largest part of the stomach.
- The antrum: This is the lower part of the stomach. It contains partially digested food before it flows to the small intestine.
- The pylorus: This portion of the stomach connects to the small intestine. It includes a muscle called the pyloric sphincter, which controls when and how much stomach content flows into the small intestine.
Symptoms of Stomach Disease
Abdominal Pain
Bloating
Nausea and Vomiting
Heartburn
Fever
Weight Loss
Stomach Tests / Packages
Basic Tests
Hepatic Function (Liver) Panel Blood Test
The Hepatic Function Panel (7) Blood Test is a liver function test that may be useful in screening for liver disease and liver damage.
Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Blood Test
This CEA Blood Test measures the protein in the blood called carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA). This protein can be found on some cancer cell types.
Lipase Serum Test
The Lipase Serum Test monitors pancreatic functions.
Hepatitis C Antibody Blood Test
A Hepatitis C Antibody Blood Test is used to assess exposure to Hepatitis C virus infection and tests blood safety.
Amylase Serum Test
An amylase serum test is used to diagnose pancreatitis or other pancreatic diseases.
Gluten Blood Test
The gluten allergy IgE blood test measures the amount of allergen-specific IgE antibodies in the blood to detect an allergy to gluten.
Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) Blood Test
A GGT test aids in detecting liver and bile duct injury.
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody Blood Test, Quantitativ…
A Hepatitis B Surface Antibody Blood Test, Quantitative evaluates possible immunity in individuals who are at increased risks for exposure to the hepatitis B.
Ova and Parasites Examination Stool Test
The Ova and Parasites Examination Stool Test is used to establish the diagnosis of parasitic infestation. Concentration of material and examination of specimen for ova and parasites by conventional iodine/saline and trichrome staining. This will not detect Cryptosporidium, Cyclospora cayetanensis, or Microsporidium.
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Blood Test
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Blood Test earliest indicator of the presence of acute infection.
Ammonia Plasma Test
This ammonia plasma test measures the amount of Ammonia in the blood, a compound produced by intestinal bacteria, and by cells in the body during the digestion of protein.
C-Peptide Serum Test
The C-Peptide Serum Test helps determines how much insulin the pancreas is producing.
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody Blood Test, Qualitative
The Hepatitis B Surface Antibody Blood Test, Qualitative is useful in the detection of previous exposure to HBV.
Candida Antibodies Blood Test, IgA, IgG, and IgM, EL…
The Candida Antibodies Blood Test is used in the detection of IgG, IgA, and IgM antibodies to Candida albicans.
Occult Blood, Fecal, Immunoassay Test
An occult blood, fecal, immunoassay test is the qualitative detection of fecal occult blood.
Tissue Transglutaminase (tTG) Blood Test, IgA
A tTG blood test detects antibodies to aid in the diagnosis of gluten-sensitive enteropathy (GSE), such as celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis.
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) UREA Breath Test
The urea breath test can be used to aid in the diagnosis of H pylori infection. The test can also be used to assess therapy when it is administered more than a month after completion of therapy.
Gliadin Antibody Profile Blood Test, IgA and IgG
A Gliadin Antibody Profile Blood Test, IgA and IgG is used in the detection of gliadin antibodies aids in the diagnosis and monitoring of certain gluten-sensitive enteropathies, such as celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis.
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Blood Test
An alpha-1 antitrypsin blood test is integral in defining the cause of early-onset emphysema and liver dysfunction.
Hepatitis C Antibody Blood Test with Reflex on Posit…
Assess exposure to hepatitis C virus infection and tests blood safety.
Stool Culture Test
A Stool Culture Test detects the presence of disease causing bacterial organisms including Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, and Enterohemorrhagic E coli in the stool and aid in the diagnosis of Typhoid Fever, Enteric Fever, Bacillary Dysentery, and Salmonella infection.
Beta 2 Microglobulin Serum Test
A beta 2 microglobulin serum test evaluates the severity and prognosis of multiple myeloma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, or non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma; detects kidney damage and distinguishes between glomerular and tubular kidney disorders.
Hepatitis B Core Antibody Blood Test, IgM
A Hepatitis B Core Antibody Blood Test, IgM, measures HBcAb which is an antibody produced in response to the core-antigen, a component of the Hepatitis B virus.
Gastrin Blood Test
The Gastrin Blood Test is used to detect an overproduction of gastrin, to help diagnose Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and G-cell hyperplasia, and to monitor for recurrence of a gastrin-producing tumor (gastrinoma).
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Blood Test, Quantitative, Re…
A HCV Blood Test is used to determine the number of international units (IU) of hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA per milliliter serum or plasma in known HCV-positive patients.
Giardia Lamblia Stool Test, EIA
The Giardia Lamblia Stool Test, EIA is used in the Rapid detection of the Giardia lamblia parasite.
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) Antibodies Blood Tes…
The H. pylori antibodies blood test aids in the diagnosis of acute and chronic H. pylori infections in patients with gastric and duodenal disease.
Casein Allergy Blood Test, IgE
The Casein Allergy Test is qualitative allergen specific IgE blood test to determine if you are suffering from a hypersensitivity to Casein, the main protein in milk.
Prealbumin Blood Test
This Prealbumin Blood Test evaluates protein malnutrition, total parenteral nutrition, and liver dysfunction.
Hepatitis A Antibody Blood Test, Total
A Hepatitis A Antibody Blood Test total measures both IgG and IgM forms of the antibodies associated with Hepatitis A. Although the test measures both IgG and IgM antibodies looking for past and recent exposure, test results report a total and do not differentiate between the two forms.
Calprotectin Stool Test
A calprotectin stool test is used to diagnose inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Chron’s disease and ulcerative colitis, or to differentiate IBD from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Candida Antibodies Blood Test, IgG, ELISA
This Candida Antibodies Blood Test is used in the detection of IgG antibodies to Candida albicans
Clostridium difficile Toxin B Stool Test, Qualitativ…
The clostridium difficile toxin B stool test is useful in diagnosing clostridium difficile toxin B.
Celiac Disease HLA DQ Association Blood Test
The celiac disease HLA DQ association blood test is used in support of the diagnosis of celiac disease.
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) Antibodies Blood Tes…
A Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) Antibodies Blood Test, IgA is used to diagnose H pylori infection in patients with duodenal disease and for monitoring the eradication of H pylori following antimicrobial therapy; identify the small percentage of H pylori-infected patients who fail to mount a systemic IgG response and demonstrate IgA antibodies only and for those patients who have chronic mucosal infections.
Amylase Urine Test, Random
Amylase urine test, random is used to diagnose pancreatitis or other pancreatic diseases.
Liver-Kidney Microsomal (LKM) Antibodies Serum Test
The liver-kidney microsomal (LKM) antibodies serum test is used in the detection of LKM-1 antibodies is an aid in the diagnosis of autoimmune hepatitis, type 2 (AIH-2).
Trypsin Serum Test
A Trypsin Serum Test is used to screen for pancreatic insufficiency.
Hepatitis Be Antigen Blood Test
A Hepatitis Be Antigen Blood Test is a differential diagnosis, staging, and prognosis of hepatitis B infection.
Ova and Parasites, Concentrate and Permanent Smear, …
This Ova and Parasite Stool Test is used to establish the diagnosis of parasitic infestation. Concentration of material and examination of specimen for ova and parasites by conventional iodine/saline and trichrome staining. This will not detect Cryptosporidium, Cyclospora cayetanensis, or Microsporidium.
Gastrointestinal (GI) Effects Comprehensive Stool Pr…
The GI Effects Comprehensive Stool Profile is the stool test of choice for optimizing clinical value in managing gut health.
Hepatitis Be Antibody Blood Test
The hepatitis Be antibody blood test is a differential diagnosis, staging, and prognosis of hepatitis B infection.
Endomysial Antibody Blood Test, IgA
Tissue transglutaminase is the autoantigen recognized by endomysial antibody in celiac disease.
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) Antibodies Blood Tes…
The Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) Antibodies Blood Test, IgM, is used to diagnose early H pylori infection in patients with gastric and duodenal disease.
Fecal Fat Stool Test, Qualitative
A fecal fat stool test, qualitative is useful in determining the presence or absence of excess fat in the stool.
Saccharomyces cerevisiae Antibodies (ASCA) (IgG) Ser…
A Saccharomyces cerevisiae Antibodies Serum Test is intended to aid in the diagnosis of patients with Crohn’s disease.
Tips for Healthy Lungs
Quit Smoking
Regular Exercise
Eat a healthy diet
Manage your stress levels
