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What is
calcium infusion test
?Pronunciation: /ˈkælsiəm ˌɪnfˈjuʒən tɛst/
calcium infusion test
Definition
A test used to help diagnose a type of pancreatic islet cell tumor called a gastrinoma. The patient receives a 3-hour infusion of a substance called calcium gluconate and the amount of gastrin in the blood is measured. An increase in the level of gastrin in the blood after the infusion may be a sign of a gastrinoma.