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Fecal Lactoferrin
Message
This test replaces the stool WBC (Fecal WBC) method
Test Code
FLACTO
Alias/See Also
Stool WBC, Stool Leukocytes, Stool Microscopic
CPT Codes
83630
Preferred Specimen
2 mL of stool (preferred diarrheal sample)
Instructions
Provide antibiotic therapy.
Transport Container
Sterile, leak-proof container
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimens in transport media or 10% formalin, Merthiolate formalin, Sodium AcetateFormalin, Polyvinyl Alcohol, or other fixatives cannot be used. Stool from breast-fed infants.
Setup Schedule
Set up daily
Report Available
Report available in 24 hours.
Reference Range
Negative
Clinical Significance
This assay is for the qualitative detection of elevated levels of fecal lactoferrin, a marker for fecal leukocytes and an indicator of intestinal inflammation. A positive result indicates an increased level of fecal lactoferrin and warrants additional testing. Inflammatory diarrhea is caused by pathogens such as Shigella, Salmonella, Campylobacter jejuni, and Clostridium difficile.
A negative result indicates the absence of fecal lactoferrin. This test may not be appropriate in immunocompromised patients. Non-inflammatory diarrheas include those caused by viruses and most parasites and are, for the most part, effectively treated with simple oral rehydration therapy.
A negative result indicates the absence of fecal lactoferrin. This test may not be appropriate in immunocompromised patients. Non-inflammatory diarrheas include those caused by viruses and most parasites and are, for the most part, effectively treated with simple oral rehydration therapy.
