Pancreatic Elast, Fecal

Test Code: TD_5711
CPT Code(s): 82653

$89

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Elastase, fecal
Fecal elastase

Test Includes

Pancreatic Elast, Fecal

Methodology

Quantitative chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA)

Rejection Criteria

Liquid stool
Swabs
Stool submitted in transport media or preservatives

Reference Range(s)

>200.0 MCG/G

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Plastic collection container

Minimum Volume

1 gram stool

Sample Stability

8 hours room temperature
1 week refrigerated
1 month frozen

Transport Temperature

Critical Frozen

Collection Instructions

5 grams random, unpreserved stool. Freeze. Critical Frozen (CFZ)
When multiple tests are ordered, submit separate sample for this test.

Alternative Specimen

N/A