Pancreatic Elastase, Fecal
Order Name
STOOL ELAS
Test Number: 3502350
Revision Date 07/16/2024
Test Number: 3502350
Revision Date 07/16/2024
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Pancreatic Elastase, Fecal
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Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) | 25907-7 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 3 g (1 g) | Stool, Random | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Notes: 1 g (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing). Specimen Type: Stool (unpreserved, random) in Screw-capped plastic vial Specimen Storage: Specimens should be transported refrigerated (ice packs) or FROZEN if transport temperature is expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). Specimen Collection: Do NOT contaminate outside of container. Do NOT overfill container. Do NOT submit watery or unformed (loose) stool. Do NOT use a preservative. Cause for Rejection: Serum or plasma received; stool contaminated with urine; preserved stool received Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 days reference), Refrigerated : 14 days reference), Frozen: 14 days manufacturer or literature reference) |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 4 - 6 days |
| Clinical Use | The Elastase-1 is a quantitative enzyme linked immunosorbent assay for measuring concentrations of elastase-1 in feces as an aid in diagnosis of the exocrine pancreatic function. |
| CPT Code(s) | 82653 |
| Lab Section | Immunology - Chemistry |