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Fecal Lactoferrin
Test Code491
CPT Codes
83630
Preferred Specimen
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 1 g of fresh, random stool (no preservatives)
Collection Instructions: Label container with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.
Note: 1. Specimen source is required. 2. Rectal swab is discouraged as it often yields an insufficient quantity of specimen. 3. Fecal specimens from breast fed infants should not be used for this assay.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature or Refrigerated
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimen sent on a diaper or tissue paper, specimen contaminating outside of transport container, or specimen containing interfering substance (ie, barium, bismuth, caster oil, or Metamucil) is not acceptable.
Methodology
Immunochromatographic
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
Negative (reported as positive or negative)
Clinical Significance
Useful for differential diagnosis of diarrheal disease.
Performed By
CoxHealth
