ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0061164: Lactoferrin, Fecal |
| Test Mnemonic: FECLACTO | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Sun-Sat *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: Within 24 hours *ExistReported> |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: Stool. Preserve in enteric transport media (Cary-Blair). ARUP Supply #29799.
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: 5 g stool in a clean, leak-proof container or in enteric transport media at 2-8°C. (Min: 1 g) *ExistTransport> #ExistConditions> Unacceptable Conditions: Samples preservatives other than Cary-Blair. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 2 days; Frozen: 1 week Preserved: Refrigerated: 1 week *ExistStability> |
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| Reference Interval: |
| #ExistRefRange> Negative *ExistRefRange> |
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#ExistInterpData>
A positive result is indicative of the presence of lactoferrin, a marker for fecal leukocytes. A negative result does not exclude the presence of intestinal inflammation.
*ExistInterpData> |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 83630 |