Laboratory Services
Fecal Lactoferrin
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| Test Description |
Fecal Lactoferrin
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| Synonym(s) |
Lactoferrin, WBC Stool, White Blood Cells, Stool Smear, Fecal Leukocytes, Stool Lactoferrin |
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| Test ID |
LACTO
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| General Information |
Qualitative detection of elevated fecal lactoferrin released from leukocytes in the stool |
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| Specimen Type |
Stool |
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| Specimen Requirements |
Stool specimen |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Collect fecal specimen into a clean, airtight container with no preservatives. |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
1 gram |
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| Additional Processing Details |
Test verified for Stool specimens only |
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| Stability |
Ambient: 2 weeks |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Stool specimen in transport media (10% formalin, Merthiolate Formalin, Sodium Acetate Formalin, Polyvinyl Alcohol, or other fixatives) cannot be used. Stool contaminated with urine. Swab specimen. Non-fecal sample received (eg, serum, plasma, urine). |
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| Methodology |
Immunoassay |
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| Estimated TAT |
1-2 days |
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday |
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| CPT Code(s) |
83630 |
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| Reference Range |
Fecal Lactoferrin Not Detected |
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| Reflex Conditions |
None |
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
40703-1 |
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| Additional Information |
An in vitro diagnostic aid to distinguish patients with active inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) from those with inactive IBD, as well as from noninflammatory irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). |
