Lactoferrin, Qualitative, Stool
Test Summary
Lactoferrin is a marker for fecal leukocytes and a positive result is an indicator of intestinal inflammation.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
5 mL Stool, Unpreserved in sterile leak proof container
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Clean screw capped container no preservatives
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 1 week
- Refrigerated = 1 week
- Frozen (-20c) = at least 2 weeks
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
LACQL
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB5986
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 83630
Billing Code
- 300000
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunochromatographic
FDA Status
Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; BS; Report available 1 - 3 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
5 mL Stool, Unpreserved in sterile leak proof container
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Clean screw capped container no preservatives
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 1 week
- Refrigerated = 1 week
- Frozen (-20c) = at least 2 weeks
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Immunochromatographic
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; BS; Report available 1 - 3 days