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Is there any stool test to check for pancreatitis?

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Not for acute: pancreatitis. Chronic pancreatitis, leading to pancreatic exocrine deficiency may be detected by stool examination, along with other tests. Acute pancreatitis is best diagnosed with blood test for amylase and lipase.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/20/2017

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