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Test ID NBLD0137 Pancreatic Elastase-1, Fecal

Important Note

Note: Frozen stool specimens for Pancreatic Elastase-1, Fecal can ONLY be shared with Calprotectin testing. If ordering other testing that requires frozen stool, please submit additional aliquots. 

Specimen Type/Requirements

Sterile Container - Stool

Non-Sterile Container - Stool

 

Collect in a clean or sterile airtight container without preservative, and transfer stool into a screw cap vial for transport and storage.

 

Please reference links for patient instructions:

Stool Collection Patient Instructions - English

Stool Collection Patient Instructions - Spanish

 

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume    20 grams (4 mL)  
 Minimum Volume    1 gram

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature    Not Acceptable    
 Refrigerated    72 hours  
 Frozen  > 72 hours  Preferred for transport  

Performed Test Frequency

Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Report Available

1- 4 days

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls

CPT

82653

Interface Build Information

SANFORD LABORATORIES INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION

 Result Code     Result Code Description   
 28159  Elastase