Depth of Invasion of Pancreas by Endoscopy
This test estimates how deeply a tumor or abnormal growth has invaded the pancreas, assessed during an endoscopic procedure.
["The test measures how far into pancreatic tissue an abnormality extends, which helps guide treatment planning."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 111997-3
- Short code
- Invasion depth Pancreas Endscpy
- Synonyms
- Invasion depth Pancreas Endscpy
- Category
- coagulation
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 0.8
- Ref high
- 1.2
- Critical range
- 0.5 N/A – 5 N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- endoscopy
- CPT
- 85610
- SNOMED
- 396252006
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What This Test Measures
During an endoscopy, the physician examines the pancreas and surrounding structures and assesses how deeply any abnormal tissue or tumor has grown into the pancreatic wall or tissue layers. The result is reported as a depth of invasion category rather than a simple number.
How the Procedure Is Done
An endoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera) is passed through the mouth into the upper digestive tract, and specialized techniques such as endoscopic ultrasound may be used to view the pancreas. The physician visually and sonographically evaluates the depth of any lesion.
What the Results Mean
A greater depth of invasion generally indicates more extensive disease, which can affect decisions about surgery, staging, and other treatment options. Your care team interprets the result together with imaging, biopsy, and other findings.
How to Prepare
Preparation usually involves fasting before the procedure and following your doctor's instructions about medications. Be sure to tell your care team about any blood thinners, allergies, or other health conditions.
Reference range
INR: 0.8-1.2 (warfarin: 2.0-3.0)N/A
Inform your healthcare provider if you are taking blood thinners. No special preparation required.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
Depth of invasion is an important prognostic factor for pancreatic lesions because deeper invasion often correlates with more advanced disease and may influence whether surgery is an option. It is used alongside pathology and imaging to guide staging and treatment planning. This test does not provide a numeric reference range; findings are reported descriptively by the endoscopist.
Short name
Endoscopic Pancreatic Invasion Depth
Frequently asked questions
Is this a blood test?
Will I be sedated during the procedure?
Can I eat before the test?
Sources
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