Calprotectin, Fecal
Order Name
CALPRO FEC
Test Number: 3501045
Revision Date 07/23/2024
Test Number: 3501045
Revision Date 07/23/2024
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Calprotectin, Fecal
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Quantitative Enzyme Immunoassay | 38445-3 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 5g (1g) | Stool, Raw | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | 5g (1g) Stool unpreserved collected in a Sterile leak-proof container. Temperature should not exceed 30'C during storage and shipment. Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens in media or preservatives. Specimen Stability: Room temperature: 10 days, Refrigerated: 14 days, Frozen: 1 year |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Thursday |
| Expected TAT | 5-7 Days |
| Clinical Use | Diagnose inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Differentiate IBD from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). |
| Notes | Normal: <50 mg/kg Borderline: 50-120 mg/kg Abnormal: >120 mg/kg |
| CPT Code(s) | 83993 |
| Lab Section | Immunology - Serology |