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World J Gastrointest Pathophysiol. Apr 12, 2020; 11(2): 20-31
Published online Apr 12, 2020. doi: 10.4291/wjgp.v11.i2.20
Table 2 Biochemical tests in the assessment of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency
Nutritional assessmentEvaluation of pancreatic function
Exocrine markersMarkers of malabsorption
Fat soluble vitaminsFaecal elastase-172 h faecal fat estimation
Bone profileFaecal chymotrypsinBT-PABA absorption
Iron and Ferritin studiesSecretin stimulation test13C labelled trioctanoin breath test
Micronutrient status
Glycaemic status