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I recently had pancreatic elastase 1 test results of >500, is this normal? notes indicate:it is not necessary to interrupt enzyme substitution thearpy
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PE-1 good /severe di: PE-1 is highly sensitive and specific for detecting advanced EPI but is less reliable in milder cases of EPI, in patients following pancreatic resection, or in patients with with watery diarrhea. Normal range PE-1 200-500 mcg/g. Timely diagnosis is important because untreated EPI may impair growth in children, decreased overall survival.
Answered 5/8/2021
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