PANCREATIC ELASTASE, STOOL
Test Code: LAB8844
CPT Code: 82653
Interface Code
FPANC
Synonym
123234, PANCREATIC, ELASTASE
Specimen Type
Stool (unpreserved random)
Specimen Container
Screw-capped plastic vial
Specimen Handling
Do NOT contaminate outside of container. Do NOT overfill container. Do NOT submit watery or unformed (loose) stool. Do NOT use a preservative.
Volume
3 g
Minimum Volume
1 g (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Temperature
FROZEN
Unacceptable Conditions
Causes for Rejection: Serum or plasma received; stool contaminated with urine; preserved stool received
Methodology
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) based upon a monoclonal antibody-based detection system specific for pancreatic elastase-1 (PEL-1)
Additional Information
Specimens should be transported refrigerated (ice packs) or frozen if transport temperature is expected to exceed 40°C (104°F).
Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles: Stable x3
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles: Stable x3
Reference Range Information
Reference values are dependent upon methodology/instrumentation, check final report for current reference values
Turn Around Time
4-6 days
Performing Site
LabCorp
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