Calprotectin, Fecal
Test Code: 123255
Performing Lab: LabCorp
CPT Code: 83993 001
Specimen Type
Stool (unpreserved, random)
Specimen Container
Clean screw-capped plastic vial
Volume
1 g
Minimum Volume
0.5 g
Specimen Handling
Do NOT contaminate outside of container; do NOT overfill container. Loose stools are acceptable. Preferred shipping temperature is frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Refrigerated or thawed specimens received more than 72 hours (3 days) after collection will be rejected; serum or plasma received; stool contaminated with urine; samples taken from diapers unless portion taken has not been in contact with diaper material; preserved stool received
Temperature
FREEZE
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Stability
Room Temperature: 2 days
Refrigerated: 3 days
Frozen: 4 months (stability provided by manufacturer or literature reference)
Refrigerated: 3 days
Frozen: 4 months (stability provided by manufacturer or literature reference)
| Result Code | Result Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 123256 | Calprotectin, Fecal | 38445-3 |
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