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Calprotectin, fecal
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | CPRN |
| Performed by | Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | Immunoassay |
| Collection Instructions | Collect undiluted feces in clean, dry sterile leak proof container. Do not add fixative or preservative |
| Container type | Urine cup or clean leak proof container |
| Amount to Collect | 1 g stool |
| Sample type | Stool |
| Preferred volume | 1 g stool |
| Min. Volume | 0.3 g stool |
| Units | µg/g (mcg/g) |
| Normal range | ≤ 162.9 µg/g |
| Synonyms | Fecal calprotectin |
| Stability | Room temperature 11 days, refrigerated 11 days, frozen 1 year. |
| Turn around times | 5-7 days |
| CPT coding | 83993-90 |
| Last Updated | 5/22/2013 1:26:50 PM |
| Entry Number | 1460 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667