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Tests for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
Methodology
Process(es) used to perform the test.
Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)
Performed
Days of the week the test is performed.
Sun-Sat
Reported
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
1-4 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Stool.
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 5 g stool to an unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP supply #40910). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect(TM) or contact ARUP Client Services at 800-522-2787. (Min: 1 g)
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Effective August 17, 2020
Greater or equal to 200 µg/g
Normal
100 to <200 µg/g
Moderate to mild exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
Less than 100 µg/g
Severe exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
Interpretive Data
Background information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
Reference range does not apply for infants less than one month old.
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Additional information related to the test.
Enzyme substitution therapy does not influence the determination of Pancreatic Elastase-1.
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