Calprotecin, Stool
Test Summary
N/A
Aliases
N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1g unpreserved stool. Collect in sterile container. Do not add fixative or preservative, Refrigerated
Minimum Volume
3 grams of stool
Instructions
Collect stool specimens into a clean airtight container with no preservative. Samples should be stored and transported at 2-8°C.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Refrigerated
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated, 72 hours
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Stool in preservative
Order Code
CALPRS
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6921
Includes
Calprotectin
CPT Code
83993
Billing Code
300090
CPT Statement
Methodology
Chemiluminescence (CL)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Reference Range
<50 ug/g
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1g unpreserved stool. Collect in sterile container. Do not add fixative or preservative, Refrigerated
Minimum Volume
3 grams of stool
Instructions
Collect stool specimens into a clean airtight container with no preservative. Samples should be stored and transported at 2-8°C.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Refrigerated
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated, 72 hours
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Stool in preservative
Result Information
Methodology
Chemiluminescence (CL)
Testing Laboratory
Reference Range
<50 ug/g
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Wednesday, Friday