Elastase; stool

CPT Code

82656

Specimen Requirements

20 mL stool

Collection Container/Tube

Stool collection container

Transport Container/Tube

1 White-capped vial (Clean)

Minimum Specimen Volume

10 mL stool

Rejection Criteria

Not received cold
No ice pack

Stability Information

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days
37°C/99°F: Unacceptable

Methodology

ELISA

Turnaround Time

4 - 6 days

Reference Intervals