About This Test
Pancreatic elastase remains undegraded during intestinal transit, thus reduced concentration in feces reflects exocrine pancreatic insufficiency caused by Chronic Pancreatitis, Diabetes Mellitus, Cholelithiasis, Cystic Fibrosis, Pancreatic Cancer, Celiac disease etc. It may also be used for monitoring patients on treatment for pancreatic insufficiency.
Test Parameters (1)
- FECAL ELASTASE
Home Collection
✓ Available
Reports Available In
3 Days
Preparation / Prerequisite
Submit 5 g (2 g min.) Stool in a clean dry container. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Outsourced test are being done from Dr. Lal Path Lab. Charges and reporting time is same as of Dr. Lal Path Labs.
No special preparation required.
The fecal pancreatic elastase test measures pancreatic elastase-1, an enzyme produced by the pancreas and excreted in stool. It is a non-invasive, reliable marker of exocrine pancreatic function, used to diagnose pancreatic enzyme insufficiency.
The fecal pancreatic elastase test measures pancreatic elastase-1, an enzyme produced by the pancreas and excreted in stool. It is a non-invasive, reliable marker of exocrine pancreatic function, used to diagnose pancreatic enzyme insufficiency.
TAT Policy
The Turnaround Time (TAT) depends on the following factors:
- Registration date and time
- Type of scan or test
- Scan time or sample collection time
In uncommon circumstances, TAT may be delayed due to test complexity or reasons beyond our control. You will be informed of the estimated TAT at the time of registration.
