Test Details
Mnemonic
PEL1
Ordering Code
3000883
CPT-4 Code(s)
82653
Specimen Information
Collect
Stool
Specimen Preparation
Send 1.0 g stool in a screw capped plastic container. Do not add fixative or preservative.
Minimum Volume
0.3 g
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Stool in media or preservative. Swabs
Stability
Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 12 months
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 12 months
Methodology
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
Reference Range
<100 ug/g severe exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
100 - <200 ug/g mild to moderate
>200 ug/g normal
100 - <200 ug/g mild to moderate
>200 ug/g normal
Performing Laboratory
Warde Medical Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes