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Faecal Pancreatic Elastase
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Faecal Pancreatic Elastase Test is used to screen for exocrine insufficiency in patients who are suspected of having pancreatic disease. |
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Availability:
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Samples are batched and tested twice a week. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Elastase, Pancreatic Elastase, |
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Code:
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FPE |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Reference Interval:
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> 200 for all ages above 14 days.
< 200 is suggestive of pancreatic insufficiency.
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Faeces Sample (FAECES), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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10g |
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Collection Instructions:
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Non-medicare rebateable item. All patients except Public, VA and Pensioners must pay $75 upfront. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Sample not suitable if collected in NAF fixative. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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Stability:
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7 days chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Special Chemistry |
Biochemistry |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 2830 |
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Last Updated : 16-10-2023 11:45 |