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Calprotectin Immunoassay, Stool

Test Code
LAB3035


CPT Codes
83993

Preferred Specimen
Specimen Type: Fecal
Collection Container: Stool container, random
Specimen Volume: 5 g


Minimum Volume
1 g


Instructions
  1. Collect a fresh random fecal specimen, no preservative. 
  2. If specimen is sent refrigerate, send immediately after collection.
  3. If specimen cannot be sent immediately, freeze specimen, and send frozen


Transport Container
Sterile Container


Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 4 days
Frozen: >4 days




Methodology
Chemiluminescent immunoassay

Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday


Report Available
Next day


Reference Range
<50.0 mg/kg


Clinical Significance
Elevated levels of fecal calprotectin, in conjunction with clinical findings and other laboratory tests, can aid in the diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease), and in the differentiation of IBD from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).


Performing Laboratory

Inova Laboratories

2832 Juniper Street

Fairfax, VA 22031




Last Updated: June 3, 2024


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.