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Hello @ahnni and welcome to Mayo Connect.

Here is an article from the Cleveland Clinic's website that lists the type of blood work that can help determine pancreatic functioning:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/23476-pancreas-blood-test
I encourage you to read the entire article, however, here is a quote from that article:

"Your pancreas produces many different digestive enzymes. Two important enzymes are amylase and lipase. Two types of pancreas blood tests are the amylase test and the lipase test.

Amylase: The amylase enzyme helps your body digest carbs. The amylase test checks for elevated levels of the amylase enzyme.
Lipase: The lipase enzyme helps your body digest fats. The lipase test checks for elevated levels of the lipase enzyme."

Are you currently experiencing symptoms that seem related to your pancreas?

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@hopeful33250 Thank you for your reply. I’m experiencing a little weight loss. Nothing extreme. I have had next generation sequencing (PancreaSeq) that showed a low risk but my largest cyst is around 3 cm in the uncinate process and my main duct is 5 -6 mm and considered a mixed type according to University of MN. A doctor at another institution said it’s branch duct.

I am freaked out by the thought of a Whipple. Wondering if I should get a 3rd opinion from Mayo.