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Epic EAP: LAB979
Epic Description: PANCREATIC ELASTASE, FECAL
Collection Limitations
Specimen must be collected in SCREW CAPPED plastic container
Specimen Type
Stool
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Clean Container, No Preservative |
1.5 mL or gm | 0.5 mL or gm |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Specimens should be stored at 2-8° C. Must arrive within 48 hours of collection. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs.
Aliquot Requirements
Stool
Optimum 1.5 gm
Minimum: 0.5 gm
Performing Lab
Immunology Lab (Jeff Hwy, New Orleans Campus)
Assay Frequency
Monday – Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
3 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Specimens are sent to Microbiology for aliquoting. Aliquots are to be returned back for CSR and store refrigerated until testing.
Must be sent in SCREW CAPPED container. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
CPT Code Information
82653