STOOL ELASTASE

The Stool Elastase test measures fecal elastase‑1, an enzyme produced by the pancreas that serves as a reliable marker of exocrine pancreatic function. It quantifies elastase concentration in a small stool sample (reported in µg/g) and is a noninvasive method to detect pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI) without blood draws or stimulation tests.

This test is useful for evaluating causes of chronic diarrhoea, unexplained weight loss, steatorrhea or malabsorption and for monitoring patients with chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, or after pancreatic surgery. Touch Connect facilitates convenient home sample collection across Dubai and the UAE with secure transfer to accredited laboratories; results include reference ranges and interpretation notes to support clinical decisions such as initiating pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy or further imaging. Always review results with your treating physician for personalized management.

• Fecal Elastase-1 (FE-1)
• Elastase concentration (µg/g stool)
• Pancreatic exocrine function status

• Chronic or oily (fatty) diarrhoea and steatorrhea
• Unexplained weight loss or malabsorption
• Suspected chronic pancreatitis or pancreatic duct disease
• Assessment in cystic fibrosis or other hereditary pancreatic disorders
• Follow-up after pancreatic surgery or suspected pancreatic insufficiency

• Noninvasive single stool sample collection at home
• Accurate, lab‑reported elastase concentration with interpretation
• Useful screening tool to detect pancreatic exocrine insufficiency early
• Helps guide pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy and dietary advice
• Convenient home collection and accredited lab processing across Dubai and the UAE

• Collect a small stool sample in the provided container during home visit
• No fasting required prior to sample collection
• Avoid contamination with urine or water; use supplied collection tools
• Refrigerate and return the sample promptly per kit instructions; inform lab of any pancreatic enzyme supplements or recent GI procedures