PE1 – “Pancreatic Elastase 1” replaced by PEL1 – “Pancreatic Elastase 1”

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Inactivated/Replace Test

Effective Date

01/30/2024

Included in Report

WML Test Directory Update | January 2024

Replacement Test

PANCREATIC ELASTASE 1

Inactivated Test Details

Mnemonic

PE1

Ordering Code

3711720

CPT-4 Codes(s)

82653

Replacement Test Details

Mnemonic

PEL1

Ordering Code

3000883

CPT-4 Codes(s)

82653

Turnaround Time
1 - 4 days
Performed
Monday - Friday
Legacy Code
PEL1
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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

Methodology

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
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Reference Range

<100 ug/g severe exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
100 - <200 ug/g mild to moderate
>200 ug/g normal
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Performing Laboratory

Warde Medical Laboratory
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Interface Map for PEL1

Test Name Ordering Code Result Code Component Name LOINC Code AOE Prompt Units
Pancreatic Elastase 13000883
3000883Pancreatic Elastase 125907-7No

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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