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Lactoferrin Fecal, Quantitative

Order Code
123016
CPT
83631
Test Details
Synonyms

Fecal Leukocytes, IBD-Scan®

TAT

12 days

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Marker of neutrophil activity in stool. Used to detect intestinal inflammation (IBD vs IBS).

Specimen Type

Stool (unpreserved, random), frozen

Volume

1 g

Specimen Container

Clean, screw-capped, plastic vial with no preservatives

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Do not contaminate outside of container; do not overfill container. Loose/watery stools are acceptable. Ensure that no toilet tissue/sanitary materials are present in the submitted specimen. Ship frozen.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen 6 months
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3
Order Code
123016
CPT
83631
Test Details
Synonyms

Fecal Leukocytes, IBD-Scan®

TAT

12 days

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Marker of neutrophil activity in stool. Used to detect intestinal inflammation (IBD vs IBS).

Specimen Type

Stool (unpreserved, random), frozen

Volume

1 g

Specimen Container

Clean, screw-capped, plastic vial with no preservatives

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Do not contaminate outside of container; do not overfill container. Loose/watery stools are acceptable. Ensure that no toilet tissue/sanitary materials are present in the submitted specimen. Ship frozen.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen 6 months
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3