Collect 1 gm random formed stool, ship refrigerated. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Note: Pancreatic enzyme supplementation therapy should be discontinued prior to sample collection. A watery, diarrheal stool is not recommended for this test as some dilutions during the assay may give lower E1 concentrations than are actually present.
Lab/Phone:
330-543-8418
TAT:
1-10 days
Additional Info:
Reference range:
Normal = >200 ug Elastase/g stool
Moderate Pancreatic Insufficiency = 100 - 200 ug Elastase/g stool
Severe pancreatic insufficiency = <100 ug Elastase/g stool
CPT Code:
82656
Pancreatic Elastase Panel
Test ID/Workstation :
PELAS MAYO
Specimen Type:
Stool
Tube Type:
Stool container
Collection Volume:
1 gram stool
Storage:
Refrigerated
Availability:
Sent to reference lab
Methodology:
Immunoassay (IA)
Special Instructions:
Collect 1 gm random formed stool, ship refrigerated. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Note: Pancreatic enzyme supplementation therapy should be discontinued prior to sample collection. A watery, diarrheal stool is not recommended for this test as some dilutions during the assay may give lower E1 concentrations than are actually present.
Lab/Phone:
330-543-8418
TAT:
1-10 days
Additional Info:
Reference range:
Normal = >200 ug Elastase/g stool
Moderate Pancreatic Insufficiency = 100 - 200 ug Elastase/g stool
Severe pancreatic insufficiency = <100 ug Elastase/g stool
