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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

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