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HelpTest Code LAB1232677 Pancreatic Elastase, Feces
Shipping Instructions
Preferred shipping temperature is frozen. Refrigerated or ambient specimens received more than 72 hours post collection will be rejected.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Stool container, Small (Random), 4 oz (T288)
Container/Tube: Stool container
Specimen Volume: 5 g
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a fresh random fecal specimen, no preservatives.
2. If specimen is sent refrigerate, send immediately after collection.
3. If specimen cannot be sent immediately, freeze specimen and send frozen.
Additional Information:
1. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered, with the exception of CALPR / Calprotectin, Feces. If only a single specimen is collected, it must be split prior to transport.
2. Testing cannot be added on to a previously collected specimen.
Useful For
Diagnosis of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in case of unexplained diarrhea, constipation, steatorrhea, flatulence, weight loss, upper abdominal pain, and food intolerances
Monitoring of exocrine pancreatic function in cystic fibrosis, diabetes mellitus, or chronic pancreatitis
Reporting Name
Pancreatic Elastase, FSpecimen Type
FecalSpecimen Minimum Volume
1 g
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fecal | Frozen (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 72 hours | ||
| Refrigerated | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
| Specimens collected from diapers | Reject |
Reference Values
<100 mcg/g (Severe Pancreatic Insufficiency)
100-200 mcg/g (Moderate Pancreatic Insufficiency)
>200 mcg/g (Normal)
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
3 to 5 daysSpecimen Retention Time
Extracted feces: 7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
82653
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ELASF | Pancreatic Elastase, F | 25907-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ELASF | Pancreatic Elastase, F | 25907-7 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-General Request (T239)