Faecal Pancreatic Elastase (FE1)

Test/Investigation

Faecal Pancreatic Elastase (FE1)

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH

Units

µg/g

Comments/Precautions

<100 µg/g: Severe exocrine insufficiency 100 – 200 µg/g: Moderate to mild exocrine pancreatic insufficiency >200 µg/g Normal faecal elastase.

Sample type

Plain universal

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

Batched; assayed every 2 or 3 weeks