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Test Code LAB6091 Calprotectin

Intended Use

Quantitative measurement of fecal calprotectin, a neutrophilic protein that is a marker of mucosal inflammation. Can be used as an aid in the diagnosis of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), specifically Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and as an aid in differentiation of IBD from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Performing Laboratory

SPH

Specimen Requirements

Container Type:  Sterile container

 

Sample Type: Raw Stool

 

Collection Instructions:

1.  Collect a fresh random stool specimen, no preservatives.

2.  Specimen cannot be collected from a diaper.

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 6 hours
     
  • Refrigerated (preferred): 72 hours 
     
  • Frozen (<-20°C): 16 weeks.
    • Allow stool specimens to warm to room temperature and mix as thoroughly as possible before use.
    • Stool specimens are stable through 3 freeze/thaw cycles.

 

CPT Code

83993

Day(s) Test Setup

Monday through Friday