LACTOFERRIN, FECAL

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Test Details

Mnemonic

LACTF

Ordering Code

3688420

CPT-4 Code(s)

83630

Specimen Information

Collect

Stool

Specimen Preparation

Send 5 g unpreserved stool in a screw capped plastic container.

Alternate Specimen

Stool in sterile, screw capped container

Minimum Volume

1 g

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Preserved stool

Stability

Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days

Methodology

Qualitative Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
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Reference Range

Negative
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Performing Laboratory

ARUP
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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Turnaround Time
3 - 5 days
Performed
Sunday - Saturday
Legacy Code LACTOF
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Resources

Interface Map for LACTF

Test Name Ordering Code Result Code Component Name LOINC Code AOE Prompt Units
Lactoferrin, Fecal3688420
3688420Lactoferrin, Fecal40703-1No

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