LACTOFERRIN DETECTION, EIA (STOOL)

Test Code

LAB1752

CPT Codes
83630

Preferred Specimen

Fresh, unpreserved stool in a sterileleak-proof container

Minimum Volume

2 grams (Adult)

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Two weeks

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Specimen received in transport medium (e.g. Carey-Blair) or fixatives (e.g. SAF or PVA "Para-paks").

Methodology
Qualitative Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Setup Schedule

Monday - Friday

Reference Range

Negative (assay limit of detection 128 ng/mL)

Clinical Significance

Indirect measure of polymorphonuclear (PMN) leukocytes, which accompany intestinal inflammation resulting from inflammatory bowel
disease, toxic or infectious enterocolitis, etc. Positive test results indicate presence of lactoferrin, a component of PMN granules,
exceeding 128 ng/mL.

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.

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