Test directory: Pancreatic Elastase-1

Ordering Code 5839
Test Name Pancreatic Elastase-1
Preferred Specimen Stool
Preferred Container Sterile screw cap container
Optimum Volume 1 gm
Collection Instructions Collect undilluted feces in clean, dry, sterile leak proof container. Do not add fixative or preservative.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 7 Days
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: 1 Year
Rejection Criteria Specimens collected in Formalin, MF, SAF, or PVA, Cary-Blair media
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 7 Days
Methodology Immunoassay (IA)
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of July 5, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Pancreatic Elastase-1 ALL See report.