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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