Use

The Malabsorption Evaluation Panel is utilized for the assessment of patients suspected to have malabsorption conditions. This test is significant in evaluating cases of chronic diarrhea, unexplained weight loss, or nutritional deficiencies. It helps differentiate between causes like inflammatory conditions, pancreatic insufficiency, and osmotic diarrhea. Moreover, it is employed to detect protein-losing enteropathy that could be linked to underlying malabsorption conditions. As a comprehensive stool-based assessment, it provides insights into GI function directly, by evaluating the levels of calprotectin, pancreatic elastase, and the presence of reducing substances, which collectively aid in the diagnosis and management of various malabsorption scenarios.