Also known as: Elastase 1, pancreatic elastase

Specimen requirements

Sample type: Stool (Stool pot)

Collection requirements: No special requirements

Cost

Price on application

Turnaround time

Please see Turnaround times

Analytical method

Immunoassay

Analysis undertaken at these site(s)

John Radcliffe Hospital

Reference intervals

Normal: >200 µg/g stool
Moderate exocrine pancreatic insufficiency: <200 µg/g stool
Severe: <100 µg/g stool