Test Name
Pancreatic Elastase-1
Alternate DescriptionFecal Elastase
LIS CodeELAST
Lab Section
Specimen Processing Area
Fluid TypeStool
Specimen Tube Type Transport
1 g of Stool in a sterile, leak-proof plastic container. Do not add fixative or preservative.
Summary Test NamePancreatic Elastase-1
Specimen Stability5 days at Room Temperature, 1 week Refrigerated, 1 year Frozen
Minimum Volume0.3 gram of stool
Specimen TransportRefrigerated (cold packs)