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Tests Included: 1
Est. 5-8 (business days) Turnaround
Specimen type: Stool
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The Pancreatic Elastase-1 stool test measures the amount of elastase in a stool sample.Elastase is an enzyme generated by the pancreas that helps break down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates during digestion.Measuring the level of elastase in the stool can help determine if the pancreas is working properly.Pancreatic function can be tested directly by collecting and analyzing secretions from the pancreas, or indirectly by testing for levels of pancreatic enzymes in stool. Among indirect methods, pancreatic elastase-1 testing is the most common because it is simple, widely available, and can provide reliable results Low levels...
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Est. 5-8 (business days) Turnaround
Specimen type: Stool
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The Pancreatic Elastase-1 stool test measures the amount of elastase in a stool sample.Elastase is an enzyme generated by the pancreas that helps break down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates during digestion.Measuring the level of elastase in the stool can help determine if the pancreas is working properly.Pancreatic function can be tested directly by collecting and analyzing secretions from the pancreas, or indirectly by testing for levels of pancreatic enzymes in stool. Among indirect methods, pancreatic elastase-1 testing is the most common because it is simple, widely available, and can provide reliable results Low levels of fecal Pancreatic Elastase-1 may indicate pancreatic exocrine insufficiency. This is a condition where the pancreas does not produce enough enzymes to properly digest food and absorb nutrients. Conditions that can lead to poor pancreatic function include pancreatic cancer, pancreatitis, and cystic fibrosis. The Pancreatic Elastase-1 stool test is typically ordered when a person is experiencing symptoms of pancreatic insufficiency, such as stomach cramps, bloating, malnutrition, unexplained weight loss, and oily, large, pale-colored, or fatty foul-smelling stools.
Please do not exercise prior to testing. It is best that your blood is taken in a rested state.
Note: Turn around times on results are an estimate and are not guaranteed. The lab may need additional time due to holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, etc. You can contact us to discuss when your results should be ready and we will contact the lab on your behalf immediately.
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Normal |
>200 mcg/g |
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Moderate Pancreatic Insufficiency |
100-200 mcg/g |
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Severe Pancreatic Insufficiency |
<100 mcg/g |
Elastase-1 (E-1) assay results are expressed in mcg/g, which represent mcg E1/g feces. It is not necessary to interrupt enzyme substitution therapy.
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