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HelpTest ID FELAS Elastase, Pancreatic, Serum
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: The patient should fast for 10 to 12 hours prior to collection of specimen. Medications that affect pancreatic activity should be discontinued, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to collection of specimen.
Collection Container/Tube: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a plain, red-top or a serum gel tube(s). Separate immediately and send 3 mL of serum frozen in a plastic vial.
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Gastroenterology and Hepatology Test Request (T728) with the specimen.
Method Name
Direct Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Reporting Name
Elastase (Pancreatic Elastase 1), SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 365 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | |
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reference Values
Adult Reference Ranges:
Normal pancreatic exocrine function:
Less than 3.5 ng/mL
No pediatric reference ranges available for this test.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
12 to 14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Inter Science InstituteCPT Code Information
83519
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FELAS | Elastase (Pancreatic Elastase 1), S | 14048-3 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z0925 | Elastase | 14048-3 |