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Trypsin and Chymotrypsin in Stool


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Alternate Names : Stool - Trypsin and Chymotrypsin

Definition

This test detects the presence of trypsin and chymotrypsin in stool.

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Why is the Test Performed?

Trypsin and chymotrypsin are proteolytic enzymes released from the pancreas during normal digestion. This test is a simple screening test sometimes used to test young children suspected of having cystic fibrosis.

Cystic fibrosis causes the formation of mucous plugs that can obstruct the pancreatic ducts that empty into the small intestines.

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Review Date : 8/18/2003
Reviewed By : Andrew J. Muir, M.D., M.H.S., Division of Gastroenterology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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