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Test Code PANEF Pancreatic Elastase, Fecal

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.

Performed Test Frequency

Weekdays

Methodology

Immunoassay

CPT(s)

82653

Cerner Order Code

PE1

Acceptable Collection Tube(s)

Sterile Container

Specimen Volume

1.0 gm

Rejection Criteria

Rejection criteria: Formalin SAF, PVA or Carey-Blair transport medium.

Performing Location

Warde Medical Laboratory, Ann Arbor, MI. 

Turnaround Time

72 hrs