Answers from the Lab

Pancreatic Elastase Test: Puanani Hopson, D.O.


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 Would you be able to tell us a little bit about yourself and your background?
 

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 So would you be able to provide us a brief overview of this assay?

 

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 When thinking about the application of this test, which patients should have this testing, and when should it be performed?

 

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 So after the test has been performed, how are the results used to guide patient care?

 
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 So what alternative testing options are available, and how might those compare to pancreatic elastase?

 

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 When you're meeting with a patient, and perhaps their parents or guardian, how do you typically explain why you're having this test?
 
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 Is there anything else you'd like to share with us today about this test?

Resources

  • Pancreatic Elastase, Feces (Mayo Test ID: ELASF)
  • Pancreatic Disease Testing


 
 

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