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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
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TX
75235
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General Information
Performed: Sun-Sat
Turn Around Time: 2-3 days
CPT Codes: 83520
Performed By: Referral Lab
Notes: Enzyme substitution therapy does not influence the determination of Pancreatic Elastase-1.
Clinical Utility: Tests for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
Link:
Pancreatic Elastase, Fecal by Immunoassay
Unacceptable Conditions: Stool in media or preservative. Swabs.
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
Pancreatic Elastase, Stool |
Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
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See Link |
See Link |
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Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Stool |
Sterile cup |
5g (minium 1g) |
|
Random formed, unpreserved stool |
Room Temperature |
Send stool specimen refrigerated |