A Normalized Spot-Sample Estimation of α-1 Antitrypsin Clearance: The Search for a Simpler Test in Protein Losing Enteropathy
Random stool antitrypsin is a sensitive test for diagnosing PLE; however, it lacks specificity. Spot stool α-1 antitrypsin/(serum α-1 antitrypsin * stool elastase) does not provide any additional value in the diagnosis of this syndrome.
Institutions
- Christian Medical College, Vellore (IN)
- Christian Medical College (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Journal of Nuclear Medicine
- Published
- 2025-11-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0045-1813661
- Primary Topic
- Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00