Pancreatic Elastase (Faeces)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

FPE

Test Code (Numeric Code)

8311

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Dedicated sample required, fresh faeces, separate sample is required if other faecal tests are requested and send to lab on ice

Laboratory

Send frozen sample

Sample Stability

24 hours

Synonyms

Faecal Pancreatic Elastase
Elastase (Faeces)

Turnaround Time

1 week

Specimen Type

  • Faecal

Specimen Type

  • Faecal

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Faeces Container (White Lid)
Preferred
  • Faeces Container (White Lid)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Faeces Container (White Lid)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container

Additional Specimen Information

4 mg Collect Faeces (Always Required)

Last updated: 13/11/2026