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CALPROTECTIN, FECAL
MessageRaw stool must be sent for testing. Do NOT use transport media or preservatives.
Test Code
CALPR
Alias/See Also
Fecal Calprotectin; Stool Calprotectin; Cal pro; Calpro; IBD; IBS
CPT Codes
83993
Preferred Specimen
Sterile Container
Minimum Volume
1 mL semi-solid stool or 10 mm diameter solid stool
Instructions
None
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- 2-8°C up to 72 hours
- -20°C up to 3 freeze/thaw cycles
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimens collected in transport media or preservatives will be rejected.
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
M, Tu, W, Th, F
Report Available
Report available same day tested.
Reference Range
Value (ug/g) | Interpretation |
<50 µg/g or less | Normal |
50-120 µg/g | Borderline |
>120 µg/g | Elevated |
Clinical Significance
Aids in differentiation of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other functional disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Aids in monitoring IBD and prediction of relapse.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NIM6 (Immunology, Diasorin Liason)
Last Updated: June 7, 2023