A meta-analysis showed that the p.N34S variant in this gene is more prevalent in patients who have experienced AP (Odds Ratio (OR) = 3.16, P < .001).31,32 Mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene actually facilitate AP and are also a cause of chronic pancreatitis (CP). The gene discussed is CFTR; the disease is alkaline phosphatase measurement.