Pancreatic Elastase, Fecal
Test Mnemonic
PANCEF
CPT Codes
- 82653 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Pancreatic Elastase 1
- Pancreatic Elastase, Fecal by Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 g | Stool | Clean container (No preservatives) | Refrigerated | Do not collect in media or preservative. Do not use swabs. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 30 days |
| Ambient | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
2 - 4 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
Reference Range
| Pancreatic Elastase, Fecal | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Freetext | > or = 200 ug/g: Normal | Freetext | 100 to < 200 ug/g: Moderate to mild exocrine pancreatic insufficiency | Freetext | < 100 ug/g: Severe exocrine pancreatic insufficiency | Freetext | Note: Reference range does not apply for infants < 1 month old |
Special Info
When ordering Pancreatic Elastase along with Fecal Fat, Qualitative (FFATQL), please submit 2 separate specimens. Pancreatic Elastase should be sent refrigerated, and Fecal Fat, Qualitative should be sent frozen. Unacceptable conditions: Stool in media or preservative; Swabs. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
Screen for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Reference range does not apply for infants less than one month old. Note: Enzyme substitution therapy does not influence the determination of pancreatic elastase-1.