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Test Code LACTOF Fecal Lactoferrin

Specimen Type

Stool, without preservatives

Preferred Collection Container

STL-CUP

Acceptable Collection Container

Sterile Cup

Collection Instructions

Collect fecal specimens into a clean, airtight container with no preservatives

Collection Volume

5 mL/5 gm

Minimum Collection Volume

1 mL/1 gm

Testing Volume

0.05 mL (50 microliters)

Rejection Criteria

Specimens that are in transport media or that have been preserved in 10% formalin, Merthiolate Formalin, Sodium Acetate Formalin, Polyvinyl Alcohol, or other fixatives cannot be used. Colon washings. Specimens not meeting storage time and temps listed above. Specimens from breast fed infants.

Specimen Storage and Stability

Refrigerated or room temperature for up to 2 weeks; Specimen that has been frozen (-20 C) within the two week stability timeframe

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday, 6:00am – 11:30pm

EPIC Code

LAB731

Patient Preparation

No special preparation

STAT Availability

Yes – Only available 6:00am – 11:30pm

Turn Around Time

Routine: 24 hours; STAT: 2 hours

Lab Department

Microbiology

CPT

83630

Methodology

Immunochromogenic assay

Alias

Fecal Leukocytes, Stool WBC

Ordering Info

Note: Fecal samples from breast fed infants should not be tested with this method.