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HelpTest Code LAB979 Pancreatic Elastase, Fecal
Intended Use
Quantitative determination of pancreatic elastase in human stool specimens from adults and children to aid in diagnosis of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
SPH
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Raw Stool
Specimen Container: Sterile Container (no preservative)
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated (preferred): 7 days
Frozen (< -20C): 1 year or up to 2 thaw cycles
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82653