Elastase, Stool
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Test ID :
LAB1780
Specimen Type:
5 grams of stool collected in a sterile container
Tube Type:
Sterile container
Minimum Volume:
5 grams
Preferred Volume:
5 grams
Cause for Rejection:
stool sent in a diaper; stool sent on a swab; stool sent in any preservative or fixative; quantity not sufficient; stool send in unlabeled or mislabeled container.
Storage:
Room temperature (stable 8 hours); Refrigerated (stable 7 days); Frozen (stable 12 months)
Availability:
Test performed Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays (08:00 -15:00)
Methodology:
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)
Lab/Phone:
330-543-8463
TAT:
1-3 days
Additional Info:
Reference Values:
Normal = >200 ug Elastase/g stool
Moderate Pancreatic Insufficiency = 100 - 200 ug Elastase/g stool
Severe pancreatic insufficiency = <100 ug Elastase/g stool
Reference values apply to all ages.
Normal = >200 ug Elastase/g stool
Moderate Pancreatic Insufficiency = 100 - 200 ug Elastase/g stool
Severe pancreatic insufficiency = <100 ug Elastase/g stool
Reference values apply to all ages.
CPT Code:
82653
