Fecal Elastase-1 - a Biomarker for Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency

Presented By: Roy Sherwood, BSc, MSC, DPhil
Speaker Biography: Roy Sherwood is Professor of Clinical Biochemistry at King's College London, UK. He was until 2016 Consultant Clinical Scientist and Scientific Director of Pathology at King's College Hospital. He has a BSc in Clinical Biochemistry from Salford University, an MSC in Clinical Biochemistry from Surrey University and a DPhil from Sussex University.
Webinar: Fecal Elastase-1 - a Biomarker for Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency
Webinar Abstract: Fecal elastase-1 - a biomarker for pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (EPI) continues to gain traction as an ideal biomarker for assessing EPI. This presentation will include a review of the physiology and function of the pancreas, epidemiology and prevalence of disease, current clinical guidelines along with new and existing testing options for pancreatic insufficiency.
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[@tammywager186]

I was started on Creon for EPI..how do I get this I wasn’t told

[@disdathit]

To summarise, what is gold standard test for pancreas?
I have cysts, largest 6.2mm on tail, suspected side branch ipmn at 39 years old. Gastro does not think its of any concern, even though i have bad ibs and constant loose stool.
He has ordered fecal elastase, and says maybe mri in 5 years. Should i suggest/insist any other tests?

[@grb9330]

Thank you. What if patients already ingest Pancreatic enzymes regularly? Does it distort the outcome of the different tests? Do they have to wean themselves off? If yes, how many days before the test?
Have a nice day :)

[@gumshew2007]

I don't think it distorts the results.

[@susannejahns1146]

OmG, science musn't be presented in such a boring way