Pancreatic Elastase, Fecal
Test Mnemonic
PANCEF
CPT Codes
- 82653 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Pancreatic Elastase 1
- Pancreatic Elastase, Fecal by Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 g | Stool, random | Sterile container | Refrigerated | Container should be preservative free. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 12 months |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
2 - 4 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CLIA) |
Reference Range
| Elastase Interpretation | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | Normal | ||||
| Elastase-1 Concentration | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | >= 200 | ug/g |
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.