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Test Code LAB20906 Pancreatic Elastase 1

Department

Send Outs

Reference Lab Test Number

PEL1

Collection Requirements

Stool

Refer To

Warde Medical Laboratory

Primary Collection Container

Sterile Container

Transport

Stool Refrigerated

Preferred Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Processing

Send 1.0 g stool in a screw capped plastic container. Do not add fixative or preservative.

Stability

Ambient: 8 hours

Refrigerated: 7 days

Frozen: 12 months

Minimum Testing Volume

0.3 g

Reference Range

<100 ug/g severe exocrine pancreatic insufficiency

100 - <200 ug/g mild to moderate

>200 ug/g normal

Methodology

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay

Performed

Monday – Friday

Reported

96 hours

CPT Codes

82653

Unacceptable Conditions

Stool in media or preservative. Swabs