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LACTOFERRIN, QL, STOOL

Message
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Test Code
LACQL


Alias/See Also
76630


CPT Codes
83630

Preferred Specimen
5 mL Stool, Unpreserved in sterile leak proof container


Minimum Volume
2 mL


Transport Container
Clean screw capped container no preservatives


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = 1 week
Refrigerated = 1 week
Frozen (-20c) = at least 2 weeks


Methodology
Immunochromatographic

Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday
BS


Report Available
1 - 3 Days


Clinical Significance
LACTOFERRIN IS A MARKER FOR FECAL LEUKOCYTES AND A POSITIVE RESULT IS AN INDICATOR OF INTESTINAL INFLAMMATION.


Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439


Last Updated: November 22, 2021


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.