Turbidimetric pancreatic elastase assay
The IDK TurbiPEL is a particle enhanced turbidimetric immunoassay (PETIA) that uses monoclonal antibodies for the determination of human pancreatic elastase in stool samples. The assay can be used to identify exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) and to monitor the levels of digestive enzymes that these patients produce.
Stool sample extraction
Stool samples can be extracted directly using the IDK® TurbiTUBE®, which allows easy, clean and precise preparation of sample extracts. The tube contains 1.5 ml of IDK stool extraction buffer, creating a constant dilution of 1:100 that is ready for analysis and can be loaded directly onto the analyser. This system enables the determination of three parameters using IDKs Turbidimetric assays (calprotectin, pancreatic elastase and haemoglobin) from one single stool sample extract, saving time and money. Stool extracts are stable for up to 7 days at 2-8 °C.
