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Clinical Information
This test is intended for the evaluation of exocrine pancreatic function. It includes timed measurements of sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, amylase, and lipase in duodenal aspirates at 0, 15, 30, 45, and 60 minutes post-hormone stimulation.
Synonym
- PFUNZ
- PFUN15
- PFUN30
- PFUN45
- PFUN60
Profile Information
| Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Reported |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium Fluid | Yes | Yes |
| Potassium, Fluid | Yes | Yes |
| Chloride, Fluid | Yes | Yes |
| Bicarbonate, Fluid | No | Yes |
| Amylase, Fluid | Yes | Yes |
| Lipase, Fluid | No | Yes |
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: Sterile Container
Acceptable Container/Tube: Sterile Container
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Rejection Due To
- Not sent to lab on ice
- Unacceptable container type
- Sample received past listed stability
Interpretation
Bicarbonate > 80 mmol/L is considered a normal result.
Method Description
NA/K/CL
Indirect ion-selective electrode
CO2
Photometric
AMY
Photometric
LIPA
Photometric
Test Classification
This test has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by the Critical Care Laboratory at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Performing Lab
Clinical Lab UH
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 day
Reporting Name
Pancreatic Function Test 0 Min
Pancreatic Function Test 15 Min
Pancreatic Function Test 30 Min
Pancreatic Function Test 45 Min
Pancreatic Function Test 60 Min
CPT Code Information
82150
82374
82438
83690
84132
84295
LOINC Code Information
2950-4
2821-7
2072-7
16459-0
1795-4
15212-4