Pancreatic Elastase, Feces

Useful For: Diagnosis of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in case of unexplained diarrhea, constipation, steatorrhea, flatulence, weight loss, upper abdominal pain, and food intolerances

Monitoring of exocrine pancreatic function in cystic fibrosis, diabetes mellitus, or chronic pancreatitis

Stool container (T288)

Fecal

5g

1. Collect a fresh random fecal specimen, no preservatives.
2. If specimen is sent refrigerate, send immediately after collection.
3. If specimen cannot be sent immediately, freeze specimen and send frozen.

Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.  Testing cannot be added on to previously collected specimens.

Frozen (preferred): 28 days
Ambient/refrigerated: 72 hours

specimens collected from diapers

Normal concentrations do not exclude the possibility of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
Consistency of raw fecal sample may affect analytical performance.

Enzyme-Linked lmmunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

4-6 days

Monday - Friday

7 days

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Pancreatic elastase concentrations above 200 mcg/g are normal and are not indicative of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
Pancreatic elastase concentrations from 100 to 200 mcg/g are suggestive for moderate exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
Pancreatic elastase concentrations below 100 mcg/g are consistent with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.

Mayo

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