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HelpTest Code PANEF Pancreatic Elastase, Fecal
Cerner Order Code
PE1
Acceptable Collection Tube(s)
Sterile Container
Specimen Volume
1.0 gm
Processing Instructions
Send 1.0 gm stool in an IATA-approved screw capped plastic container. Do not add fixative or preservative. Store and transport refrigerated.
Stability
Stability: Room temp 7 days, Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 1 year.
Rejection Criteria
Rejection criteria: Formalin SAF, PVA or Carey-Blair transport medium.
Performed Test Frequency
Weekdays
Turnaround Time
72 hrs
CPT(s)
82653
Methodology
Immunoassay
Performing Location
Warde Medical Laboratory, Ann Arbor, MI.