Stool Lactoferrin

Message
ollect undiluted feces in clean, dry, sterile, leak-proof container . Do not add fixative or preservative. May collect stool and hold at room temperature until it can be properly frozen. The time held at room temperature must not exceed 48 hours from time of collection. Specimens can be delivered to Patient Service Center (PSC) or Physician's office for freezing and delivery to the laboratory. Once specimen has been frozen, Do NOT THAW.


Test Code
LAB731 LACTO


Alias/See Also
LACTO


CPT Codes
83630

Includes
Specimens can be delivered to Patient Service Center (PSC) or Physician's office for freezing and delivery to the laboratory. @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@


Instructions
Minimum Testing Volume: 0.3 g Stool Transport Temperature: Frozen only Stability: Ambient: N/A Refrigerated : 14 Days Frozen: 21 Days Causes for Rejection: Specimen received in transport media


Report Available
3-Days


Clinical Significance
1230170892



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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