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Test Code FCAL Calprotectin, Fecal

Important Note

This test uses a different methodology (BÜHLMANN turbo) compared to current reference lab testing. Previous results obtained from a reference lab may not directly correlate with results obtained through ProMedica Laboratories due to . It is recommended to establish a new baseline for your patient. 
 

Additional Codes

LAB2036B

Previous obsolete code CALPR

Specimen Type

Stool

Preferred Collection Container

Sterile Cup

Acceptable Collection Container

Sterile Cup

Collection Volume

1g or 1mL of liquid stool

Minimum Collection Volume

1g or 1mL of liquid stool

Rejection Criteria

Specimens received in preservative.

Specimen Storage and Stability

Specimen must be processed within 3 days of colletion, once extracted & refrigerated – 15 days      

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Sunday through Saturday

Lab Department

Chemistry/ Urinalysis

 

CPT

83993

Methodology

BÜHLMANN Turbo Particle-enhanced turbidimetric immunoassay (PETIA)

Turnaround Time

4 hours

Transport Temperature

Room temperature or Refrigerated

Reference Range

Concentration Interpretation Follow-up
< 80.0 μg/g Normal No follow-up
80.0 – 160.0 μg/g Gray-zone/Borderline Follow-up within 4-6 weeks
> 160.0 μg/g Elevated Repeat as needed