Pancreatic elastase is an enzyme specific to the pancreas and remains active as it passes through the gastrointestinal tract. Feces
contain pancreatic elastase, which is secreted by the pancreas to digest food. The levels of pancreatic
, and elastase in stool are indicators of pancreatic exocrine function.

The main causes of impaired exocrine function of the pancreas:

1. Diabetes mellitus
2. Cystic fibrosis
3. Chronic pancreatitis
4. Cholelithiasis (Gallstones)
5. Hereditary pancreatitis
6. Pancreatic cancer.

If you have these types of symptoms and are experiencing digestive problems, we recommend that you get a“Fecal Pancreatic Elastase”test.