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Alternative Names:

Elastase

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

FAELA

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.

Processing Instructions:

Store frozen

Faecal Elastase samples are stable for up to 7 days if stored at 2 - 8 C. ( Info: PathWest July2012).

Preference is to freeze samples asap.

Samples must be stored frozen during transport to PathWest.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

PathWest - Fiona Stanley

External Transport Instructions:

Send Frozen on Dry Ice