Burning discomfort or pain in his upper abdomen

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A 57-year-old man has been having symptoms over the past 2 months including burning discomfort or pain in his upper abdomen, nausea, and diarrhea. He thought that he had acid reflux with heartburn so he started an over-the-counter histamine antagonist. His appetite had decreased and he had lost several pounds. The patient's physician performed a complete physical examination and thinks that the patient may have Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. a) What laboratory testing might you anticipate?

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