The Fecal Elastase Test measures the level of elastase, a pancreatic enzyme, in stool. Elastase plays a vital role in digestion by breaking down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. This test helps diagnose exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), a condition where the pancreas does not produce enough enzymes to digest food properly. Common causes include chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, cystic fibrosis, and Shwachman-Diamond syndrome.

Low Fecal Elastase Levels: Suggest exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, leading to poor digestion and nutrient absorption. Normal Fecal Elastase Levels: Indicate proper pancreatic enzyme function. Conditions Monitored: Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) Chronic pancreatitis Pancreatic cancer Cystic fibrosis Malabsorption syndromes

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