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Test 91415:
Pancreatic Elastase Stool

Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test

This assay allows the diagnosis or exclusion of pancreatic exocrine

insufficiency, which can be caused by chronic pancreatitis, cystic

fibrosis, pancreatic tumor, cholelithiasis or diabetes mellitus.

Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.

200 to >500 ug Elastase/g stool = Normal

100 to 200 ug Elastase/g stool = Moderate to slight exocrine

                                                                pancreatic insufficiency

<100 ug Elastase/g stool = Severe exocrine pancreatic

                                                      insufficiency

 

Test Performed By: Joli Diagnostic, Inc.

                                        2451 Wehrle Drive

                                        Williamsville, NY 14221