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HelpTest Code LAB2432 Lactoferrin, Stool
Additional Codes
St Lactofrn
Clinical System Name
Lactoferrin, Stool
Synonyms
Fecal Lactoferrin
Fecal Leukocytes
Fecal WBC Non-microscopic
Stool Lactoferrin
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Stool
Container(s): Sterile Screw-Capped Container
Preferred Vol: 5.0 g
Minimum Vol: 1.0 g
Note: Also Acceptable: 1.0 g - 5.0 g stool in enteric transport media (Cary-Blair).
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Specimens in any transport media than indicated above.
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Temp: 2 - 4 C
Storage Location: CPA refrigerator, Send Outs rack.
Off-site collection: Transfer 1.0 g - 5.0 g stool to an unpreserved, sterile screw-capped container. Transport refrigerated to Seattle Children's Main Lab.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Unpreserved | Room temp | 2 w |
| Refrigerated | 2 w | |
| Frozen | 2 w |
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Preserved | Room temp | 1 w |
| Refrigerated | 2 w | |
| Frozen | 2 w |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
| N | Daily | 3 - 4 d |
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratories
500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1221
Phone Number: (800) 522-2787
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
83630
Methodology
Method: Qualitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Analytical Volume: 1.0 g Stool
Limitations:
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name | Lactoferrin, Fecal by ELISA |
| Reference Lab Test Code | 0061164 |
| Instructions | Send out Monday through Friday with the ARUP courier. |
Reference Ranges
Negative