Elastase, Fecal
| Sunquest Code: | ELASF | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB8156 | Epic Name: | Elastase, Fecal |
| Synonyms: | Pancreatic Elastase 1 | ||
| Methodology: | Chemiluminescent immunoassay | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed twice a week. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Feces, random |
| Optimal Volume: | 5 g |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1 g |
| Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
| Patient Preparation: | Interruption of enzyme substitution therapy recommended in order to avoid the possibility of cross-reaction with porcine enzymes. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Stool in media or preservative. Swabs. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Freeze upon receipt (preferred). |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
| Stability: | 1 week refrigerated; 1 year frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Specialty Core (UMMC-East Bank) |
Interpretive
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| Use: | Screen for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency |
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