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Test Code LAB2432 Lactoferrin, Stool

Additional Codes

St Lactofrn

Clinical System Name

Lactoferrin, Stool

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

 

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

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.

 

Synonyms

Fecal Lactoferrin

Fecal Leukocytes

Fecal WBC Non-microscopic

Stool Lactoferrin

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
N Daily 3 - 4 d

 

Methodology

Method: Qualitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay

Analytical Volume: 1.0 g Stool

Limitations:

Reference Ranges

Negative

CPT Codes

83630