Lab Test Details
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SIM |
40620 |
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CPT |
83630 |
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Synonyms |
WBC Stool, Lactoferrin, Fecal WBC, Fecal Polys, Fecal Leukocytes, |
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Specimen Type |
Stool |
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Container |
Clean leak proof container |
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Collection Instructions |
Liquid specimens (preferred) or semi-solid feces in clean leak proof container. |
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Volume |
5 gm |
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Additional Information |
Do not submit specimens in preservatives or fixatives. |
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Patient Preparation |
None |
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Specimen Processing Instructions |
None |
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Transport Requirements |
Refrigerate |
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Specimen Stability |
Up to 2 weeks refrigerate (2-8 deg C). Greater than 2 weeks freeze -20 deg C |
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Rejection Criteria |
Contaminated specimens with urine, barium. |
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Reference Range |
Negative |
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Critical Value |
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Test Includes |
Detection of elevated levels of lactoferrrin in stool. |
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Methodology |
Immunochromatographic |
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Testing Frequency |
Daily |
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Reviewed By |
Amanda Blackwell |
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Reviewed Date |
02/02/23 |
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Supplemental |
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