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Test & Collection Guide

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Faecal Elastase

Ordering information:

For this test to be of value, the stool specimen must be well formed - liquid or semi-liquid stools can produce artefactually lower Faecal Elastase results which may lead to clinical mis-interpretation.

This test is not medicare-rebatable. ( The cost is $40.00)

Alternate names:

pancreatic elastase

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

ELASF

Specimen types:

Faeces

Container types:

Faeces-plain pot

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

After checking the sample is a formed stool, it is to be frozen by the recieving laboratory.

Frequency:

Twice weekly

Result Turnaround Time:

2 weeks

Laboratory Use Only

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions

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