Pancreatic Elastase-1

Test Code
14693


CPT Codes
82653

Preferred Specimen
1 gram stool submitted in sterile plastic leak-proof container


Minimum Volume
0.3 grams


Instructions
Collect undiluted feces in clean, dry, sterile leak-proof container. Do not add fixative or preservative.


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Specimens collected in formalin, MF, SAF or PVA • Cary-Blair media



Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 4-6 days


Reference Range
>200 mcg/g


Clinical Significance
The Elastase-1 assay is an in vitro diagnostic chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA) intended for the quantitative determination of fecal pancreatic elastase in human stool specimens from adults and children. The test is an aid for diagnosis of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Assay results should be used in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory data to assist the clinician in making individual
patient management decisions.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.