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Pancreatic Elastase
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4100.00 rsd
Reverse time
8 days
Sampling
Stool Collection
Category
Stool analysis
One of the leading laboratories in Vračar, IntroLab, offers the pancreatic elastase stool test to assess pancreatic function. This test can help detect disorders in the secretion of pancreatic enzymes, which is useful for diagnosing various gastrointestinal diseases. The affordable price of the pancreatic enzyme analysis allows you to get it done without significant financial burden.
What is the significance of pancreatic elastase?
Pancreatic elastase is an enzyme produced by the pancreas that is crucial for breaking down proteins containing the amino acid alanine. It serves as a vital indicator of the pancreas’s normal function and its ability to digest proteins properly.
Why is this test recommended?
The test measures pancreatic elastase levels to identify reduced exocrine function of the pancreas.
When the pancreas does not produce enough enzymes required for digestion, reduced exocrine function occurs. This condition can lead to symptoms such as weight loss, bloating, steatorrhea (fatty stools), and abdominal discomfort.
Various conditions can cause reduced exocrine function, including chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic tumors, acute pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, inflammatory bowel diseases (like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis), diabetes, stomach surgeries, short bowel syndrome, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
This stool test is advised for individuals suspected of having reduced exocrine function of the pancreas and for those already diagnosed to monitor the effectiveness of their treatment.
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Sample: Stool
Reverse time: 8 days
Preparation: A stool sample should be collected randomly. It is important that the sample is fresh and kept at a temperature of 2-8°C until it is transported to the laboratory.
