Pancreatic Elastase 1 Stool Test Kit

Measures pancreatic elastase-1 in stool — a marker of how much digestive enzyme the pancreas is producing.

What this test measures

Pancreatic elastase-1 concentration in a single stool sample.

Why these markers matter

The pancreas produces the enzymes that break down fat, protein and carbohydrate. Elastase-1 is one of them, and because it passes through the digestive tract largely intact, measuring it in stool reflects how much the pancreas is making. It's a specific question rather than a general one — useful where fat digestion or absorption is already in question.

What you get

Kit posted to you with instructions and return packaging. Results in your private dashboard, typically around a week after the lab receives your sample.

Before you collect

Digestive enzyme supplements can affect the result — check timing with your practitioner. Sample should be formed rather than loose where possible.

Who this suits

People investigating fat malabsorption or digestive enzyme output with a practitioner.

Your next step

Once you have your results, book with a Canwell naturopath, nutritionist or practitioner to talk them through and build a wellness plan that suits you. Book with Canwell