The Faecal Elastase test estimates the quantity of elastase in faeces (stool). The test is used to understand the whether there is any reduced pancreatic function - the pancreas has an essential role in producing enzymes for the breakdown of food substances as they pass through the gut.
1 biomarker as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.
The Faecal Elastase test estimates the quantity of elastase in faeces (stool). The test is used to understand the whether there is any reduced pancreatic function - the pancreas has an essential role in producing enzymes for the breakdown of food substances as they pass through the gut. Elastase is one, and a low quantity in the faeces is suggestive of pancreatic damage - most commonly from chronic pancreatitis. PLEASE NOTE that a loose faecal sample may give rise to artificially low levels of faecal elastase when tested.
Description provided by Blue Horizon Medicals.
The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.
1 biomarkers, placing it in the 32nd percentile of gut health tests we track.
Can be done at home; results in around 7 days.
Results are reviewed by a doctor.
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£50.25 against a median of £108.00 for the 29 similarly sized gut health tests we track (-53%).
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