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24932 Pancreatic Elastase, Fecal (123234)

Pancreatic Elastase, Fecal (123234)
Test Code: PE1SO
Synonyms/Keywords
PE1​, Elactase, Pancreatic
Useful For
Diagnosis or the exclusion of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, which may be associated with chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, carcinoma of the pancreas, diabetes mellitus type 1 (insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus), Shwachman-Diamond syndrome, and other etiologies of pancreatic insufficiency.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
​Stool, unpreserved, random ​Sage container ​Sterile container ​3 grams ​1 gram ​
Collection Processing Instructions
Do not contaminate outside of container. Do not overfill container. Do not submit watery or unformed (loose) stool. Do not use a preservative.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
​Stool ​ ​ ​Room Temperature ​3 days
​Refrigerate ​14 days
​Frozen ​1 year
Rejection Criteria
​
Serum or plasma
Stool contaminated with urine
Loose stool
Preserved stool
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
LabCorp Labs Monday through Friday ​3 days ​Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) based upon a monoclonal antibody-based detection system specific for pancreatic elastase-1 (PEL-1)
Reference Lab
LabCorp of America
Test Information
The polyclonal antibodies used in this assay are specifically directed against defined sequences of the human pancreatic elastase molecule. The enzyme stability is remarkably high despite its proteolytic activity, as elastase is found in feces in about a sixfold concentration as in pancreatic fluid. The determination of enzyme concentration in feces reflects the exocrine secretory capacity of the pancreas.
Reference Range Information
• Normal: >200 μg elastase/g fecal material
• Moderate pancreatic insufficiency: 100−200 μg elastase/g fecal material
• Severe pancreatic insufficiency: <100 μg elastase/g fecal material
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
82656​
 ​ ​ ​ ​
Synonyms/Keywords
PE1​, Elactase, Pancreatic
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application Description
Centricity​ ​Pancreatic Elastase, Fecal (123234)
​Cerner ​Pancreatic Elastase, Fecal (123234)
​COM ​Pancreatic Elactase, Fecal (123234)
If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
​Stool, unpreserved, random ​Sage container ​Sterile container ​3 grams ​1 gram ​
Collection Processing
Do not contaminate outside of container. Do not overfill container. Do not submit watery or unformed (loose) stool. Do not use a preservative.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
​Stool ​ ​ ​Room Temperature ​3 days
​Refrigerate ​14 days
​Frozen ​1 year
Rejection Criteria
​
Serum or plasma
Stool contaminated with urine
Loose stool
Preserved stool
Useful For
Diagnosis or the exclusion of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, which may be associated with chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, carcinoma of the pancreas, diabetes mellitus type 1 (insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus), Shwachman-Diamond syndrome, and other etiologies of pancreatic insufficiency.
Reference Range Information
• Normal: >200 μg elastase/g fecal material
• Moderate pancreatic insufficiency: 100−200 μg elastase/g fecal material
• Severe pancreatic insufficiency: <100 μg elastase/g fecal material
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Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
LabCorp Labs Monday through Friday ​3 days ​Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) based upon a monoclonal antibody-based detection system specific for pancreatic elastase-1 (PEL-1)
Reference Lab
LabCorp of America
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Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
82656​
 ​ ​ ​ ​
For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.