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Pancreatic Elastase
Alternate Names
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Elastase, Pancreatic Elastase 1, PANE, Faecal Elastase
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Ordering Information
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Please note: There is no Medicare Rebate for this test and patients may receive an invoice.
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Laboratory
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Biochemistry
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Specimen
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Faeces
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Container
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Faecal Pot (Brown topped)
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Minimum Adult Volume
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1g
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Minimum Paediatric Volume
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None
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Frequency
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As required
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Reference Interval
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Pancreatic Elastase Reference Interval: Greater than or equal to 200 ug/g = normal. 100 to 200 ug/g = mild to moderate exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Less than 100 ug/g = severe exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. |
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