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Test ID NBLD0368 Calprotectin

Important Note

Note:  Frozen stool specimens for Calprotectin can ONLY be shared with Pancreatic Elastase-1, Fecal testing.  If ordering other testing that requires frozen stool, please submit additional aliquots.

Specimen Type/Requirements

Sterile Container - Stool

Non-Sterile Container - Stool

 

Collect in a clean or sterile airtight container without preservative, and transfer stool into a screw cap vial for transport and storage.

 

Please reference links for patient instructions:

Stool Collection Patient Instructions - English

Stool Collection Patient Instructions - Spanish

 

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume    20 grams (4 mL)  
 Minimum Volume    1 gram

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature    Not Acceptable    
 Refrigerated    72 hours  
 Frozen  > 72 hours  Preferred for transport  

Performed Test Frequency

Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Report Available

1-3 days

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls

CPT

83993

Interface Build Information

SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION

 Result Code    Result Code Description  
 21401  Calprotectin