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Test Code FPELA Pancreatic Elastase, Fecal

Important Note

This test uses a different methodology (BÜHLMANN turbo) compared to current reference lab testing. Previous results obtained from a reference lab may not directly correlate with results obtained through ProMedica Laboratories due to . It is recommended to establish a new baseline for your patient. 
 

Additional Codes

LAB979B

Previous obsolete code PNCEF

Specimen Type

Stool

Preferred Collection Container

Sterile Cup

Acceptable Collection Container

Sterile Cup

Collection Volume

1g of stool

Minimum Collection Volume

1g of stool

Rejection Criteria

Liquid specimens or specimens received in preservative.

Specimen Storage and Stability

Specimen must be processed within 6 days of colletion, once extracted & refrigerated – 12 days      

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Sunday through Saturday

Lab Department

Chemistry/ Urinalysis

 

CPT

82653

Methodology

BÜHLMANN Turbo Particle-enhanced turbidimetric immunoassay (PETIA)

Turnaround Time

4 hours

Transport Temperature

Room temperature or Refrigerated

Reference Range

Concentration Interpretation
< 220.0 μg/g Pancreatic insufficiency
200.0 –  >500.0 μg/g Normal Pancreatic Function