- YCHYMF
Chymotrypsin, Fecal
Specimen:
Test Code
YCHYMF
Specimen Name
Chymotrypsin, Fecal
Collect
Sterile Container
Submit
1 g (Min: 1 g) Stool Frozen
Special Handling
Patients receiving pancreatic enzymes should discontinue taking the enzymes at least 5 days prior to stool collection. Transfer 1 g stool to a clean, unpreserved stool transport vial.
Rejection Criteria
Stool in preservative.
Stability
Ambient Unacceptable; Refrigerated 2 weeks; Frozen 1 month
Methodology
Quantitative Enzymatic Assay/Spectrophotometry
Performed
Varies
Reported
9-16 days
CPT Codes
- 84311
Components
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