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Alternative Names:

Elastase

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

FAE

Registration Instructions:

Specimen may be kept at 4^oC for up to 5 days and must be frozen when received in the laboratory. Test cost $84.80 (non rebatable).

Specimen Types:

Faeces

Container Types:

Plain 70mL pot

Adults Volume or Mass:

10 g

Collection & Request Instructions:

A separate container is required for this test.

Specimen may be separated for other tests such as calprotectin

Transport Instructions:

Send to lab immediately

Processing Instructions:

Store frozen

Samples forwarded to ACL (Australian Clinical Labs).

Preference is to freeze samples asap.

Samples must be stored frozen during transport to ACL

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

Australian Clinical Labs- prev.Healthscope

External Transport Instructions:

Send Frozen on Dry Ice