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Test Code CHYS Chymotrypsin, Stool

Additional Codes

FCHYS

Reporting Name

Chymotrypsin, Stool

Specimen Type

Fecal


Specimen Required


Specimen Type: Random stool

 

Container/Tube: Sterile leak proof stool container

 

Specimen Volume: 1 g

 

Collection Instructions: Collect 1 gm random stool in sterile leak proof container, ship refrigerate.

 

Note:

Dietary restrictions: Patients receiving pancreatic enzymes should discontinue taking the enzymes at least 5 days before the collection of the stool sample.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 gram

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Fecal Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  30 days

Reference Values

2.3 – 51.4 U/g

 

Day(s) Performed

Wednesday

Report Available

5 to 18 days

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute

CPT Code Information

84311

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
FCHYS Chymotrypsin, Stool 25375-7

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
FCHYS Chymotrypsin, Stool 25375-7

Method Name

Enzymatic/Spectrophotometric

Test Classification

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.