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HelpOrder Code FPCEL Elastase, Pancreatic, Serum
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation:
1. Fasting: 10 to 12 hours, recommended
2. Medications that affect pancreatic activity should be discontinued, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to specimen collection.
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 3 mL serum
Collection Instructions:
1. As soon as possible after collection, centrifuge and aliquot 3 mL of serum into a plastic vial.
2. Freeze immediately.
3. Send frozen.
Method Name
Direct ELISA
Reporting Name
Pancreatic Elastase-1Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 365 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | |
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
Normal pancreatic exocrine function: Less than 3.5 ng/mL
No pediatric reference ranges are available for this test.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Performing Laboratory
Inter Science InstituteCPT Code Information
83520
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FPCEL | Pancreatic Elastase-1 | Not Provided |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FPCEL | Pancreatic Elastase-1 | 14048-3 |