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Calprotectin, Fecal (LABCORP)
Test Code99901000470
Alias/See Also
LAB7112: Calprotectin, Stool | LABCORP EAP: 123255
CPT Codes
83993x1
Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: STOOL (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
Transport Temperature
Specimen: Stool (unpreserved, random)
Volume: 1 g
Minimum Volume: 0.5 g
Container: Clean screw-capped plastic vial
Collection: Do not contaminate outside of container; do not overfill container. Loose stools are acceptable. Preferred shipping temperature is frozen.
Storage Instructions: Freeze
Stability Requirements:
Room temperature: 2 days
Refrigerated: 3 days
Frozen: 4 months (stability provided by manufacturer or literature reference)
Freeze/thaw cycles: Stable x3
Cause for Rejection:
Refrigerated or thawed specimens received more than 72 hours (3 days) after collection will be rejected; serum or plasma received; stool contaminated with urine; samples taken from diapers unless portion taken has not been in contact with diaper material; preserved stool received
Volume: 1 g
Minimum Volume: 0.5 g
Container: Clean screw-capped plastic vial
Collection: Do not contaminate outside of container; do not overfill container. Loose stools are acceptable. Preferred shipping temperature is frozen.
Storage Instructions: Freeze
Stability Requirements:
Room temperature: 2 days
Refrigerated: 3 days
Frozen: 4 months (stability provided by manufacturer or literature reference)
Freeze/thaw cycles: Stable x3
Cause for Rejection:
Refrigerated or thawed specimens received more than 72 hours (3 days) after collection will be rejected; serum or plasma received; stool contaminated with urine; samples taken from diapers unless portion taken has not been in contact with diaper material; preserved stool received
Report Available
LABCORP LAB STAT: 4 Days
Last Updated: June 30, 2023
