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Pancreatic Elastase

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Pancreatic Elastase test, IntroLab laboratory Belgrade Written byMilica Ranković Pancreatic Elastase test, IntroLab laboratory Belgrade Medically reviewed byDr. Igor Švonja, MD

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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.

Sample and preparation: Pancreatic Elastase

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Stool
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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.
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Stool analysis

Frequently asked questions

How much does a stool pancreatic elastase test cost and when is the result ready?

The stool pancreatic elastase test at IntroLab laboratory costs 4,100 RSD, and the result is ready in 8 days. No blood draw is needed, just one fresh stool sample. Pancreatic elastase is measured when a doctor suspects reduced exocrine function of the pancreas, for example with weight loss, bloating and fatty stools, and also to monitor treatment once a diagnosis has been made.

How is a stool sample collected for pancreatic elastase?

For the pancreatic elastase test, one randomly collected stool sample is enough, regardless of the time of day. It is important that the sample is fresh and kept in the refrigerator at 2–8 °C until you hand it in at IntroLab laboratory. Collect the stool in a clean sample container and bring it in as soon as possible so that the result is reliable.

What is pancreatic elastase and what does the result show?

Pancreatic elastase is an enzyme produced by the pancreas that takes part in breaking down proteins. Its level in stool shows whether the pancreas secretes enough digestive enzymes, so the test is used to detect reduced exocrine function of the pancreas. This may be suggested by weight loss, bloating, fatty stools (steatorrhea) and abdominal discomfort. Possible causes include chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, Crohn’s disease and others. The result from IntroLab laboratory is interpreted by a doctor.

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