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Faecal Elastase
Test Code: FEL
Tube type: Stool Sample (Blue Universal)
Special instructions
None
Reference range
Severe exocrine pancreatic insufficiency: <100µg/g
Moderate to mild exocrine pancreatic insufficiency: 100 - 200µg/g
Normal: >200µg/g
Units
µg/g of faeces
Turnaround Time
5
days
Department: Biochemistry
Clinical Application
Assessment of pancreatic exocrine function.
Limitations
High water content of the stool sample may lead to an underestimation of the faecal pancreatic elastase concentration. If result <200ug/g on a sample reported as “liquid”, please repeat test on a formed sample.
In samples containing pancreatin (Creon), results may be falsely elevated by approximately 20%, please take this into account when interpreting results in patients on enzyme replacement.
Webpage updated: May 2025.
