Pancreatic Elastase Test: Puanani Hopson, D.O.
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English - January 19, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBMedicine Health & Fitness Science laboratory medicine healthcare answers from the lab mayo clinic laboratories lab mayo clinic clinical dlmp morice pritt Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Would you be able to tell us a little bit about yourself and your background?
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So would you be able to provide us a brief overview of this assay?
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When thinking about the application of this test, which patients should have this testing, and when should it be performed?
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So after the test has been performed, how are the results used to guide patient care?
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So what alternative testing options are available, and how might those compare to pancreatic elastase?
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When you're meeting with a patient, and perhaps their parents or guardian, how do you typically explain why you're having this test?
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Is there anything else you'd like to share with us today about this test?
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Pancreatic Elastase, Feces (Mayo Test ID: ELASF)Pancreatic Disease Testing