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Test #

510

Test CPT Codes

82657 x4

Disaccharide Activity Panel

Test Type

Colorimetric Enzyme Activity Assay

Test Disease / Components

Gastrointestinal dysfunction, lactose intolerance

Test Technology

Quantitative Spectrophotometry

Clinical Utility

Diagnostic, Prognostic

Test Specimen

Type:

  • Biopsies of small intestine tissue – two x 5mg intestinal/ duodenal biopsy in a polypropylene tube

Unacceptable specimens/causes for rejection

  • Specimens sent in formaldehyde, saline, or any supportive media

  • Specimens wrapped in gauze, filter paper, foil, or on a swab/toothpick

  • Any sample delivered unfrozen, room temperature, or refrigerated

Storage, Stability & Shipping

Storage:

  • Snap freeze immediately and keep frozen

Stability:

  • Stable for 2 years at -80°C

Shipping:

  • Ship on dry ice, packed with enough to last 48 hours

  • Ship overnight

Turnaround Time (TAT)

72 Hours

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