Understanding the
root cause of TIP.
Genetic testing can reveal whether an inherited triglyceride disorder is the underlying driver of your pancreatitis, information that shapes both your care and your family’s screening.
what you’ll find on this page
Why testing matters
Helps identify Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome and other inherited drivers, guides therapy choices, and flags first-degree relatives who should be screened.
What to expect
A simple blood or saliva sample, analysis of triglyceride-metabolism genes, results in 3 to 6 weeks, reviewed with you by a clinician or genetic counselor.
Privacy & access
In the U.S., GINA provides protections against genetic discrimination in health insurance and employment, but it does not apply to life, disability, or long-term care insurance.