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Disaccharidase Analysis and Interpretation
Test Code1165390
CPT Codes
82657 (x4)<br>Restricted Client Code
Preferred Specimen
Minimum 5 mg biopsy specimen submitted in a sterile plastic tube
Instructions
Approximately 5 mg of small bowel should be collected through endoscopy for the complete enzyme analysis.
The tissue should be placed on the wall of a small, tightly capped, plastic tube, appropriately labeled with the patient's name, date of birth, ID number, date specimen was collected and referring physician's name. A 1.5 mL microtube works well.
Please do not place the tissue on gauze, filter paper, or use any type of support medium. Freeze immediately and keep frozen for shipping on dry ice.
Please note: Joli Laboratory is closed on weekends and holidays. When shipping, please ship overnight and ensure a weekday delivery.
The tissue should be placed on the wall of a small, tightly capped, plastic tube, appropriately labeled with the patient's name, date of birth, ID number, date specimen was collected and referring physician's name. A 1.5 mL microtube works well.
Please do not place the tissue on gauze, filter paper, or use any type of support medium. Freeze immediately and keep frozen for shipping on dry ice.
Please note: Joli Laboratory is closed on weekends and holidays. When shipping, please ship overnight and ensure a weekday delivery.
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 90 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 90 days
Methodology
Enzymatic
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: 3 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Disaccharidase determination plays an important role in diagnosis of patients suffering with chronic diarrhea, intestinal upset, or failing to thrive. Lactase deficiency or a sucrase-isomaltase deficiency can be diagnosed by this analysis.
