Click here for more information about laboratory operations and procedures
Lactoferrin, stool
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | LACTOF |
| Performed by | Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | ELISA |
| Collection Instructions | Collect stool in clean dry container. Do not use or add preservatives. Keep sample at room temperature and deliver to laboratory within 48 hours after collection. |
| Container type | Urine cup |
| Amount to Collect | 1 gram stool 10 grams for B&T patients |
| Sample type | Stool |
| Preferred volume | 1 gram stool 10 grams for B&T patients |
| Min. Volume | 0.3 gram stool |
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Samples received > 48 hours after collection. Samples submitted in preservative. |
| Processing notes | Freeze stool sample. Send to China Basin. Order Quest test # 10156. For B&T patients order LabCorp test # 823513 |
| Ref Lab Rejection Criteria | Sample thawed when received. Samples collected in preservative. |
| Normal range | Negative |
| Stability | Room temperature 48 hours, refrigerated 48 hours, frozen 3 weeks. |
| Turn around times | Test set up 2x per week. Turnaround time 4-7 days. |
| CPT coding | 83630-90 |
| Last Updated | 4/3/2012 9:39:53 PM |
| Entry Number | 1341 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667