Fecal Lactoferrin
| Abbrev Code: | FLACAG | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6393 | Order Name: | Fecal Lactoferrin |
| Synonyms: | Lactoferrin, Fecal; Fecal Leukocyte Marker | ||
| Methodology: | Immunochromatographic assay | ||
| CPT Codes: | 83630 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Liquid or semi-solid stool |
| Optimal Volume: | 3 grams |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1 gram (pea-size) |
| Container: | Plastic Leakproof Container or Sterile Stool Transport Vial |
| Causes for Rejection: | Specimens that have been preserved in 10% formalin, merthiolate formalin, sodium acetate formalin, polyvinyl alcohol or other fixatives cannot be used. Solid stool. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Do not process. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Infectious Diseases Diagnostic Laboratory (Grand Itasca, Lakes, Northland, Range, Ridges, UMMC East Bank) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Negative |
| Use: | The qualitative detection of elevated levels of fecal lactoferrin, a marker for fecal leukocytes and an indicator of intestinal inflammation. |
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