Pancreatic Elastase, Stool (Sendout)

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General Information

Lab Name
Pancreatic Elastase, Stool
Lab Code
RSPANC
Epic Name
Pancreatic Elastase, Stool (Sendout)
External Test Id
ELASF
Description

Useful For:

  • Diagnosis of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in case of unexplained diarrhea, constipation, steatorrhea, flatulence, weight loss, upper abdominal pain, and food intolerances
  • Monitoring of exocrine pancreatic function in cystic fibrosis, diabetes mellitus, or chronic pancreatitis
Synonyms
EL1, ELASF, Elastase, Elastase-1, Fecal Elastase, Pancreatic Elastase Concentration, PE Stool
Components
Code Name
RSPER Pancreatic Elastase Result

Interpretation

Method

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Reference Range
See individual components
Ref. Range Notes

Reference Range:

>200 mcg/g Normal
100 - 200 mcg/g Moderate Pancreatic Insufficiency
<100 mcg/g Severe Pancreatic Insufficiency

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Stool
Collection

Collect 5 g undiluted stool in a sterile, leak-proof, preservative-free container.

Unacceptable:

  • Stool collected in formalin, MF, SAF, PVA, or Cary-Blair media.
  • Stool specimens collected from diapers.
Handling Instructions

Outside Laboratories:

  • Freeze stool at -20°C.
  • If multiple tests are ordered, a separate aliquot must be submitted for each test.

Stability: Frozen: 28 days; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Ambient: 72 hours.

Quantity
Requested: 5 g stool
Minimum: 1 g stool

Processing

Receiving Instructions

Freeze stool at -20°C.

SPS Note: If a single unpreserved stool specimen is received for multiple tests, samples may be sent to Micro to be split prior to freezing. Include CID labels and directions for splitting (including minimum volumes). If there is insufficient sample, contact the provider to prioritize testing.

Sendouts:

  • Order Mayo Test: ELASF.
  • Interfaced: Yes.

Stability: Frozen: 28 days; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Ambient: 72 hours.

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Sendouts Mayo Lab (FZ)(MAFZ)
Frequency
Performed: Mon - Fri, 08:00 a.m. Analytic Time: 3 days.
Available STAT?
No
Performing Location(s)
Sendout Mayo Clinic Laboratories (Superior Drive)
800-533-1710

3050 Superior Drive NW
Rochester, MN 55901

Billing & Coding

CPT Codes
82653
LOINC
25907-7
Interfaced Order Code
UOW4741