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Test #
Disaccharides Activity Panel
Test CPT Codes
82657 x4
Test Type
Colorimetric Enzyme Activity Assay
Test Disease
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 at -80ºC ± 10°C
Stability:
Stable for 2 years at -80°C ± 10°C
Shipping:
Ship on dry ice, packed with enough to last 48 hours
Ship overnight
Turnaround Time
72 Hours