Fecal Lactoferrin

Message

Determines elevated levels of fecal lactoferrin, a marker for fecal leukocytes

Test Code

FECLF

Alias/See Also

Stool for WBC
Stool for polymorphonuclear cells

CPT Codes
83630

Includes

Positive or Negative for fecal lactoferrin in stool

Preferred Specimen

Raw Stool in Sterile Container

Minimum Volume

150 μl

Instructions

Submit raw stool in a clean screw top container with no preservatives

Transport Container

clean screw top container with no preservatives

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature or Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

up to 2 weeks

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

Specimen received in any kind of preservative or fixative

Methodology
Immunochromato-graphic test for qualitative detection of elevated fecal lactoferrin, a marker for fecal leukocytes

Setup Schedule

when received

Report Available

2 hours

Clinical Significance

a positive result is an indicator of intestinal inflammation

Last Updated: November 28, 2023

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