Test Code LAB12391 WBC Lactoferrin - Stool
Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Collection Requirements
Outpatient specimens must be collected separately.
Primary Collection Container
Sterile Container
Transport
Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability
Ambient: 2 weeks
Refrigerated: 2 weeks
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 grams
Reference Range
Negative
Methodology
Immunochromatographic
Performed
Monday – Friday
Batch run once per day.
Reported
1-3 days
CPT Codes
83630
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens that are in transport media or that have been preserved in 10% formalin, Merthiolate Formalin, Sodium Acetate Formalin, Polyvinyl Alcohol, or other fixatives cannot be used.