Faecal pancreatic elastase

Elastase level

Virology

Diagnostic examinations that measure the levels of elastase, an enzyme produced by the pancreas, in the stool

Formed stool sample (approx. walnut size)

Liquid stools are not appropriate for testing. Samples can be stored for 3 days at 4°C. Samples received from external sources should arrive on ice or dry ice to maintain sample integrity

7 days

elastase

Yes