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Elastase 1, Feces

Test ID: ELAS F
Orderable by Ontario ND
Test
Specimen
Performance / Interpretation
Interface / Setup

Test

Method

Chemilumiscence immunoassay (CLIA)

Platform

Diasorin Liaison XL

Report Includes

Elastase 1

Specimens

Feces

Clinical Utility

Sick Kids tests are for clinical use only. Results are not generated in a forensically accredited lab.

Test Location

Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 1X8

Test Version

12-Jan-2024

Specimen

Specimens

Feces

Sample Volume

10 g

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Store and transfer in clean vial. Do not use transfer media. Store and send frozen.

Stability

Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.

Test Version

12-Jan-2024

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Chemilumiscence immunoassay (CLIA)

Platform

Diasorin Liaison XL

Turnaround Time

30 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Elastase 1 µg/g stool
  • Literature reference range:
  • Suggestive of Pancreatic sufficiency:> 200
  • Suggestive of moderate Pancreatic Dysfunction:100 - 200 ug/g
  • Suggestive of Pancreatic insufficiency: < 100

Test Location

Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 1X8

Test Version

12-Jan-2024

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
ELAS F 9551Fecal Elastase,stool ug/g stool

Test Version

12-Jan-2024