CALPROTECTIN, FECAL

Message

Raw 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

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