Stool Elastase

If it is not possible to despatch the stool sample to the laboratory within the same day, the sample should be kept at 2-8 degrees in the refrigerator.

Reported as Normal, Moderate Low or Severe Low with value and reference range. Concentrations of Pancreatic Elastase 1 are reported in µg E1/g stool

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1) Stool mixed with transport media, preservative or urine is unsuitable for testing.

2) The Pancreatic Elastase 1 concentration may be lowered in watery stool. In the event of pathological results for watery stool samples, confirmation testing, using formed stool samples, is suggested.