Specimen: Submit 5 g (2 g min.) Stool in a clean dry container. Ship refrigerated or frozen.

Stability (Room): 8 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): 1 week

Stability (Frozen): 1 year

Method: EIA

Comment:

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 10 – 15 days

Usage: 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.

Specialty: Gastroenterologist

Disease: Disorder of Pancreas

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Courier Charges:

Home Collection: Available

Department:

Pre-test Information: No special preparation required