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Pancreatic Elastase, Fecal (LABCORP)
Test Code99901000469
Alias/See Also
LAB979: Pancreatic Elastase-1, Stool | LABCORP EAP: 123234
CPT Codes
82653x1
Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: STOOL (Room Temperature) 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.
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 Refrigerated
Storage Instructions: Specimens should be transported refrigerated (ice packs) or frozen if transport temperature is expected to exceed 40°C (104°F).
Stability:
Room Temp: 14 Days
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: 14 Days
Freeze/Thaw cycles: Stable x3
Cause for Rejection:
Serum or plasma received; stool contaminated with urine; preserved stool received
Volume: 3 g
Minimum Volume: 1 g (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container: Screw-capped plastic vial
Storage Requirements: Stool Refrigerated
Storage Instructions: Specimens should be transported refrigerated (ice packs) or frozen if transport temperature is expected to exceed 40°C (104°F).
Stability:
Room Temp: 14 Days
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: 14 Days
Freeze/Thaw cycles: Stable x3
Cause for Rejection:
Serum or plasma received; stool contaminated with urine; preserved stool received
Report Available
LABCORP LAB STAT: 6 Days
Last Updated: June 30, 2023
