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HelpTest Code FACLA Lactoferrin, Fecal, Quantitative
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Epic EAP: LAB1040
Epic Description: LACTOFERRIN, FECAL, QUANTITATIVE
Collection Limitations
Unacceptable conditions:
Specimen on Agar Swab
Specimens received in preservative other than Cary-Blair
Specimen Type
Stool
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Clean container, no preservative |
5.0 gms | 1.0 gm |
| Alternate | ARUP supply #40910 | 5.0 gms | 1.0 gm |
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 2 weeks (preferred)
Frozen: 2 week
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Transfer 5 g stool to a clean, unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP supply #40910). Store and transport refrigerated
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: ARUP Laboratories, Referral code: 0061164
https://ltd.aruplab.com/Tests/Pub/0061164
Assay Frequency
Sunday – Saturday
Routine Turnaround Time
2 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Store stool refrigerated
CPT Code Information
83630