| Fecal Lactoferrin (80000101398) | |
|---|---|
| Test Mnemonic: | Fec Lac |
| Specimen Requirements: | |
| Test Included: | Fecal lactoferrin |
| Collection: | Collect feces specimen |
| Container: | Clean, airtight container |
| Minimum Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Storage/Transport: | Refrigerated, 2-8°C |
| Stability: | 14 days |
| Causes for Rejection: |
Specimen submitted in preservative; non-feces specimens, unlabeled or mislabeled samples, missing collection information (time, date, collector). |
| Reference Range: | Negative |
| Turnaround Time: | Test performed daily |
| Methodology: |
Immunochromatographic test for the qualitative detection of elevated levels of lactoferrin, a marker for fecal leukocytes and an indicator of intestinal inflammation. |
| Performed: | |
| Lab: | Clinical Microbiology |
| Synonyms: | Fecal leukocytes, Stool leukocytes, Fecal WBC, Stool WBC, Gram stain-feces, C WBC |
| Clinical Indication: | Indicator of intestinal inflammation |
| Patient Preparation : | Collect feces specimen |
| CPT 4 Code: | 83630 |
| Note: | This assay for Fecal Lactoferrin replaces the test order Gram Stain for Fecal Leukocytes, as Lactoferrin is not subject to degradation as are fecal leukocytes. |
| When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient. Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually. The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-10 code or its verbal equivalent. | |