Description
NOTE: This test is ONLY AVAILABLE TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS.
This test is used to diagnose certain pancreas disorders related to not producing enough digestive enzymes and aid in diagnosis of the exocrine pancreatic function or insufficiency.
The pancreatic elastase test short for (PE1) is a non-invasive stool test that is commonly being used to assess patients with chronic pancreatitis, chronic inflammatory bowel disease and other situations involving exocrine pancreas dysfunction. The PE1 results are not affected by pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy therefore, patients are not required to stop supplementation prior to stool collection. The PE1 test allows the clinician to establish a prompt and reliable diagnosis with high degrees of sensitivity in suspected cases of pancreatic insufficiency.
Pancreatic Elastase can be ordered as a single marker or in alliance with a CDSA panel that includes certain GIT markers.
Analytes
Pancreatic Elastase 1 (PE1) – pancreatic insufficiency marker
Test Method
CLIA (chemiluminescence immunoassay)
Common Conditions:
- Gastrointestinal and Digestive Health
- Bloating, pain or nausea
- Cholecystectomy
- Gastroesophageal reflux symptoms
- Loose or watery stools
- Undigested food in the stool
- Endocrine and Hormonal Health
- Diabetes
- Hypochlorhydria
- Other Health Conditions
- Food intolerances
- Osteoporosis
About The Test
All tests come with full instructions, including a pre-authorised practitioner script.
Home test kits come with everything you need to complete the test, including free express post return postage to the laboratory.
All pathology test kits come with a preauthorised script (including test kit/s if required) to take to your local pathology test centre.
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Turn-around time: 3–5 days
