Chymotrypsin, Fecal
Ordering Recommendation
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Patients receiving pancreatic enzymes should discontinue taking the enzymes at least 5 days prior to stool collection.
Random stool.
Transfer 1 g stool to a clean, unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP Supply #40910). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 0.5 g)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Frozen.
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 month
Methodology
Quantitative Enzymatic Assay/Spectrophotometry
Performed
Varies
Reported
3-18 days
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
CPT Codes
84311
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
2005161 | Chymotrypsin, Fecal | 25375-7 |
Aliases
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano Inc.