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IBD (Stool)
MessageLactoferrin is a marker for fecal leukocytes and a positive result is an indicator of intestinal inflammation. This elevation may be caused by acute infectious colitis or active inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Test Code
1235960042
Alias/See Also
IBD
Lactoferrin
Lactoferrin
CPT Codes
83630
Preferred Specimen
Stool specimen collected in a sterile container, 1 gram preferred
Minimum Volume
0.3 grams stool
Instructions
Collect undiluted feces in clean, dry, sterile leak-proof container. Do not add fixative or preservative.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 2 weeks
Reference Range
Negative
Performing Laboratory
Corning Hospital Lab
Additional Information
Stool Collection Instructions
