pancreatic elastase in stool
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Indications
- assessment of pancreatic exocrine function
- indirect measure of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency
Reference interval
- > 200 ug/g of stool
Methods
- ELISA using monoclonal antibody against elastase-2A
Specimen
- 100 mg stool specimen is adequate
More general terms
Additional terms
References
- ↑ Henry's Clinical Diagnosis & Management by Laboratory Methods, 21st edition, McPherson RA & Pincus MR (es), W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia, PA. 2007
- ↑ Pancreatic Elastase Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: http://www.aruplab.com/guides/ug/tests/0080526.jsp