Antibodies against exocrine pancreas cells
Antibodies against exocrine cells are measured, which is useful in differentiating Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

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- Test description
The test for antibodies against exocrine pancreatic cells detects antibodies that attack the pancreatic cells responsible for producing digestive enzymes. It can be helpful in diagnosing autoimmune diseases, such as autoimmune pancreatitis.
When to Perform the Test?
This test is conducted to differentiate between Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Associated Conditions
Antibodies against exocrine pancreatic cells are measured in the diagnosis of conditions such as Crohn's disease.
Symptoms
The test for antibodies against exocrine pancreatic cells is performed after observing symptoms such as anemia, hypoproteinemia, vitamin deficiencies (especially B12), electrolyte disturbances, aphthous ulcers in the mouth, fever, abdominal pain that worsens after meals (often in the lower right area), diarrhea with blood in the stool, perianal abscesses, and fistulas.