Test Detail

Pancreatic Elastase, Fecal

Test Code:

123234

Performing Lab: LABCORP BURLINGTON

CPT Code:

82653

Order Information
Results

Specimen Container	Screw-capped plastic vial
Specimen Type	Stool (unpreserved, random)
Volume	3 g
Minimum Volume	1 g (Note:This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing).
Temperature	Transport specimen FROZEN
Specimen Handling	Collection: Do NOT contaminate outside of container. Do NOT overfill container. Do NOT use a preservative. This assay does not measure the substituted enzyme (Pancreatin) and, therefore, it is not necessary to stop medication before taking a sample.
Methodology	Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA)
Stability	Room Temperature: 8 hours, Refrigerated: 7 days, Frozen: 12 months
Unacceptable Conditions	Serum or plasma received; stool contaminated with urine; preserved stool received
TAT From Set-Up	4 - 6 Days

Result Code	Result Name	LOINC
123236	Pancreatic Elastase, Fecal	25907-7