Lactoferrin

Message

Performed on-site in HEMO
Performed onsite at BBMC, BBWMC, BDMC, BGMC, BOMC, BTMC, BUMCP, BUMCT, and WYMC. BBWMC performs for BDWMC, BBMC performs for BGFMC and BIMC, BGMC performs for BPMC, and BUMCT performs for BUMCS.
WyMCC performs for PCMH, TCH and WMC

Test Code

LACTO

CPT Codes
83630

Preferred Specimen

Fresh stool (liquid or semi-formed) in a sterile container

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL stool

Transport Container

Clean collection cup or other non-preservative container

Transport Temperature

Ambient or Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours

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

Formed (solid) stool specimens
Specimen transport media or preservative

Methodology
Rapid test (Immunochromatographic)

Setup Schedule

Daily

Limitations

This test is not appropriate for:
Immunocompromised patients
Breast-fed infants

Reference Range

Negative

Clinical Significance

Diarrheal diseases can be classified into inflammatory and non-inflammatory diarrhea. Non-inflammatory diarrheas include those caused by viruses and most parasites and are for the most part, effectively treated with simple oral rehydration therapy. Inflammatory diarrheas, on the other hand, tend to be more serious and need to be followed up by more extensive testing. This type of diarrhea is caused by pathogens such as Shigella, Salmonella, Campylobacter jejuni, and Clostridium difficile. In inflammatory diarrhea, fecal leukocytes are found in large numbers. This test detects Lactoferrin, a stable protein that serves as a marker for leukocytes. A positive test is indicative 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.