Laboratory Services

Pancreatic Elastase, Feces

Name: Incyte Diagnostics
Address: 13103 E Mansfield Ave, Spokane Valley, Washington, 99216, USA
Telephone: +1-

Updated Test Information:

Test Description	Pancreatic Elastase, Feces
Test ID	ELASF
General Information	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
Container Type	Stool container (T288)
Specimen Type	Fecal
Specimen Requirements	5g
Specimen Collection / Processing 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 Processing Details	Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Testing cannot be added on to previously collected specimens.
Stability	Frozen (preferred): 28 days Ambient/refrigerated: 72 hours
Unacceptable Specimen Conditions	specimens collected from diapers
Limitations	Normal concentrations do not exclude the possibility of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Consistency of raw fecal sample may affect analytical performance.
Methodology	Enzyme-Linked lmmunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Estimated TAT	4-6 days
Testing Schedule	Monday - Friday
Retention	7 days
CPT Code(s)	82653
Reference Range	Pancreatic elastase concentrations above 200 mcg/g are normal and are not indicative of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Pancreatic elastase concentrations from 100 to 200 mcg/g are suggestive for moderate exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Pancreatic elastase concentrations below 100 mcg/g are consistent with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
Performing Lab	Mayo
LOINC Code(s)	25907-7