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HelpTest Code ELASF 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.
CMH COLLECTION: 5 grams in sterile cup
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 g
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fecal | Frozen (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 72 hours | ||
| Refrigerated | 72 hours |
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
Reject Due To
| Specimens collected from diapers | Reject |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
3 to 5 daysReporting Name
Pancreatic Elastase, FReference Values
<100 mcg/g (Severe Pancreatic Insufficiency)
100-200 mcg/g (Moderate Pancreatic Insufficiency)
>200 mcg/g (Normal)
Reference values apply to all ages.
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
82653