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Fecal Lactoferrin

Test Code
FLF


CPT Codes
83630

Preferred Specimen

Stool in a clean, airtight container with no preservatives.



Minimum Volume
N/A


Instructions

Specimen can be stored at 2-8 degrees Celsius or Room Temperature for up to 2 weeks from time of collection then stored frozen at -20 degrees Celsius or lower.



Transport Container

Sterile Specimen Container



Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or 2-8 degrees, Celsius


Specimen Stability
14 days


Methodology
Immunochromatography

Setup Schedule

Daily on Receipt



Report Available
Upon Completion of Analysis


Reference Range

Negative



Clinical Significance

Marker for Fecal Leukocytes.  Aids in the diagnosis of inflammatory diarrhea.





The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.