Pancreatic Elastase, Fecal (LABCORP)

Test Code

99901000469

Alias/See Also

LAB979: Pancreatic Elastase-1, Stool | LABCORP EAP: 123234

CPT Codes
82653x1

Preferred Specimen

LABCORP LAB: STOOL (Frozen) Min Vol: 1

Instructions

Collect 3 g stool in a screw-capped plastic container.

Collection: Do not contaminate outside of container. Do not overfill container. Do not use a preservative.

Patient Preparation: This assay does not measure the substituted enzyme (Pancreatin) and, therefore, it is not necessary to stop medication before taking a sample.

Transport Temperature

Specimen: Stool (unpreserved, random)

Volume: 3 g
Minimum Volume: 1 g (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)

Container: Screw-capped plastic vial

Storage Requirements: Stool Frozen

Storage Instructions: Transport specimen frozen

Specimen Stability

Stability:
Temperature Period
Room Temp 8 hours (stability provided by manufacturer or literature reference)
Refrigerated 7 days (stability provided by manufacturer or literature reference)
Frozen 12 months (stability provided by manufacturer or literature reference)
Freeze/Thaw cycles: Stable x2 (stability provided by manufacturer or literature reference)

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

Causes for Rejection: Serum or plasma received; stool contaminated with urine; preserved stool received

Report Available

LABCORP LAB STAT: 6 Days

Last Updated: August 29, 2025

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