Question 1

Purpose of the Procedure

Accepted Answer

Non-invasive assessment of the gastric mucosa status. Early detection of chronic atrophic gastritis. Identifying individuals at high risk for gastric adenocarcinoma.

Question 2

Who Should Get Tested?

Accepted Answer

Individuals with a family history of stomach cancer. Patients suffering from chronic gastritis or H. pylori infections. Individuals over 40 years old for routine preventive screening.

Question 3

Clinical Significance

Accepted Answer

Low PGI levels or a low PGI/PGII ratio indicate gastric atrophy. Normal results suggest a lower probability of pre-cancerous changes. Results should be reviewed by a gastroenterologist for further diagnostic steps like endoscopy if needed.

Early Gastric Health Check - Serum Pepsinogen Panel (PGI/PGII) for Gastric Cancer Risk