Overview
EPIC Code:
- LAB979
Soft Test Code:
- PAEF
Alternate Names
- Elastase-1
- fPELA
- Pancreatic Elastase 1
- Pancreatic Elastase, Fecal
- PE-1
Clinical Significance
Pancreatic elastase can be used as an aid in determination of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in patients suffering from conditions such as chronic pancreatitis and cystic fibrosis.
Specimen Collection & Preparation
Specimen Requirements:
-OR-
3 grams of Formed/Solid Feces in a Non-Sterile Yellow Capped Plastic Container
Minimum Volume:
1.0 grams Formed Feces** This volume does not allow for repeat testing
Specimen Information:
Collection Instructions:
Collect undiluted feces in clean, dry, sterile leak-proof container.
Do not add fixative or preservative.
Patient Collection Instructions
English Stool Collection Pancreatic Elastase
Spanish Stool Collection Pancreatic Elastase
Burmese Stool Collection Pancreatic Elastase
Arabic Stool Collection Pancreatic Elastase
Rejection Criteria:
Specimens stored at room temperature > 5 days
Specimens collected in formalin, MF, SAF or PVA
Cary-Blair media
Transport and Storage:
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Ambient (18-24°C):
3 Days
-
Refrigerated (2-8°C):
3 Days
Clinical Interpretation
Reference Range:
≥ 200 ug/g
Methodology:
- PETIA
Clinical Significance
Pancreatic elastase can be used as an aid in determination of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in patients suffering from conditions such as chronic pancreatitis and cystic fibrosis.
Production Schedule
Sites Performed
- Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Departments
- Chemistry
Turn Around Time
1 to 3 days
Coding & Compliance
CDM
00918441
CPT Coding
82653