CPT/HCPCS
82656
Order Code
GI16
Turnaround Time
24-48 hours
Test Includes
Pancreatic Elastase
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Raw Stool
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
Sterile Transport Container
Preferred Specimens
Raw Stool
Minimum Volume (uL)
1 mL
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Transport Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 12 months |
Test Details
Methodology
chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA)
Clinical Significance
The test is an aid for diagnosis of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Assay results should be used in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory data to assist the clinician in making individual patient management decisions.
Reference Ranges
<100 μg/g (Severe Exocrine Pancreatic insufficiency)
100 – <200 μg/g (Mild to moderate Exocrine Pancreatic insufficiency)
≥200 μg/g (Normal)
