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Test Code LAB17953 PANCREATIC ELASTASE, FECES

Additional Codes

Orderable Codes:

Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID Order LOINC
LAB17953 LAB17953 FAH6317 25907-7

Result Component(s):

Reporting Name Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID Result LOINC
Pancreatic Elastase, Feces 12301021608 12301021608 FAH6318 25907-7

 

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Stability
Sterile Container Feces Frozen (preferred) 5 grams 5 grams 28 days
Sterile Container Feces Refrigerated 5 grams 5 grams 72 hours

Refrigerated or thawed specimens received more than 72 hours after collection will be rejected.

Collect a fresh random fecal specimen, no preservatives.  Stool in transport media, swabs or preservatives are NOT acceptable.

Test Schedule/Analytical Time/Available STAT

Tuesday and Friday/Same Day/Not Available STAT

Method

Chemiluminescence

Instrumentation

DiaSorin Liaison XL

Reference Range

All Ages:

     Normal: >200 ug/g

     Mild to Moderate Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency: 100 - 200 ug/g

     Severe Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency: <100 ug/g

Section

Chemistry

Performing Location

UVMMC

CPT Code(s)

82653

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes