Fecal Elastase in Jamnagar
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Age Group 05-90 years
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What is Shwachman-Diamond syndrome?
Shwachman-Diamond syndrome is a genetic disorder and is the second most common cause of inherited exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI). This disease is characterized by –
- Consistent diarrhea and weight loss
- Dry skin (eczema)
- Recurrent bacterial infections of the upper respiratory tract
- Bone marrow dysfunction
- Short stature and skeletal abnormalities
What other tests can be done to detect pancreatic insufficiency?
Stool test is most commonly prescribed to check elastase and fat content in it. Besides, some other tests can be done like:
- X-Ray of the pancreatic region in abdomen
- Endoscopic ultrasound
- CT scan
- MRI
What is pancreatic insufficiency?
Pancreatic insufficiency refers to a diseased state where pancreatic cells do not produce adequate amounts of pancreatic enzymes. The pancreas plays an important role in digestion, metabolism, and absorption of fat, proteins, and carbohydrates. Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) causes below-threshold level enzyme secretion by pancreatic cells.
Why should you book the Fecal Elastase Test with Sterling Accuris?
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How long does it take to receive test results?
Though most tests are completed and reported within about 24 hours of receiving the sample for testing, certain tests take several days to weeks.
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Is there any preparation or precautions for patient before tests or body checkup?
Fasting maybe required in case of a few tests to ensure accurate results.
In general, it is also advisable to abstain from alcohol and heavy diet at least for 24 hours before any health test. You can see the requirement for each test on the product page on our website / app.
Fecal Elastase Test in Jamnagar
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Sterling Accuris Diagnostics offers the Fecal Elastase Test in Jamnagar to check pancreatic insufficiency. It refers to a medical condition in which the pancreas fails to produce an adequate amount of a crucial enzyme required for food digestion in the small intestine. This can help identify associated diseases like pancreatitis and cystic fibrosis.
Overview of Fecal Elastase Test
The Fecal Elastase Test is done to measure elastase levels in stool samples. Elastase is a pancreatic enzyme that plays a significant role in the digestion of carbohydrates, fat, and proteins. In normal individuals with healthy pancreas, this enzyme is functional and it is excreted with stool. In any case, low or no levels of this enzyme indicates pancreatic insufficiency. This could lead to serious health issues related to malabsorption of essential nutrients and further mal-nutrition.
Book a Fecal Elastase Test near you to identify potential pancreatic insufficiency and related health complications. Sterling Accuris Diagnostics offers an accurate Fecal Elastase Test in Jamnagar.
Why And When Is A Fecal Elastase Test Done?
A Fecal Elastase Test is done to measure the amount of elastase enzyme in a stool sample. An insufficient amount of elastase secretion is associated with inadequate nutrient absorption from food ingested.
A doctor may recommend the Fecal Elastase Test in the following cases:
- Abdominal pain and cramps
- Weight loss
- Malnutrition
- Foul smelling greasy stool
- Delayed growth in children
- Vitamin deficiency even after ingesting an adequate amount
This test is also recommended in case of disorders like:
- Pancreatitis
- Cystic fibrosis
- Shwachman-Diamond syndrome
Fecal Elastase Test: Main Highlights
- Instructions: Fasting is not required
- Recommended age group: All age groups
- Sample type: Stool sample
How to Interpret the Fecal Elastase Test Report
Normally pancreatic elastase is excreted in the stool and is measured in micrograms per gram of stool sample.
The normal range varies somewhere between 200-500 micrograms per gram of stool sample.
Any value lower than normal range indicates pancreatic insufficiency that could be either mild, moderate, or severe depending upon the amount of elastase excreted.
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