FCAPE - "Fecal Calprotectin and Pancreatic Elastase Panel"

New Test

Effective Date

01/30/2024

Included in Report

WML Test Directory Update | January 2024

Updated Test

FECAL CALPROTECTIN and PANCREATIC ELASTASE PANEL

Notes

WMIMM #FCAPE

New Test Activation
New test to include Calprotectin and Pancreatic Elastase 1

Test Details

Mnemonic

FCAPE

Ordering Code

3000884

CPT-4 Codes(s)

83993, 82653

Turnaround Time

1 - 4 days

Performed

Monday - Friday

Legacy Code

FCAPE

Example Report

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Specimen Information

Collect

Random stool

Specimen Preparation

Send 1.5 g unpreserved stool refrigerated in a screw capped plastic stool container.

Minimum Volume

0.3 g

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Stool in media or preservative.
Swabs

Stability

Room temperature: 6 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: 16 weeks

Methodology

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay

Reference Range

See report

Performing Laboratory

Warde Medical Laboratory

Test Name	Ordering Code	Result Code	Component Name	LOINC Code	AOE Prompt
Fecal Calprotectin and Pancreatic Elastase Panel	3000884
		3000883	Pancreatic Elastase 1	25907-7	No
		3000050	Calprotectin	82874-9	No

The CPT codes provided are for general informational purposes only and are based on an interpretation of AMA guidance. It is the sole responsibility of the billing party to determine CPT codes. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the paying party.

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FCAPE – “Fecal Calprotectin and Pancreatic Elastase Panel”