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Test Code LAB4537 FECAL LEUKOCYTES, (LACTOFERRIN)

Important Note

Fecal samples from breast fed infants should not be used with this assay.

Specimen Type

Stool in a Sterile Containter

Patient should pass the stool into a clean, dry pan or special container mounted on the toilet.

Specimen Volume

Walnut-sized portion

Turnaround Time

STAT: 2 hours
Routine: 4 hours

Test Schedule

Daily

Sample Stability

Room Temperature or Refrigerated: 2 weeks

Method

Immunochromatographic test for qualitative detection of fecal lactoferrin

Reference Ranges

Fecal Lactoferrin: Positive

Fecal Lactoferrin: Negative

Synonyms

Stool for WBC, Stool WBC, Fecal WBC, Lactoferrin, Fecal Leukocytes, Fecal Leuko

CPT Codes

83630

Rejection Criteria

Stool in preservative

Swab specimen