Test Code LAB13011 Calprotectin Stool
Department
Send Outs
Reference Lab Test Number
CALPT
Collection Requirements
Collect random stool
Refer To
Warde Medical LaboratoryPrimary Collection Container
Sterile Container
Transport
Stool Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Send 1.5 g unpreserved stool in an IATA-approved screw-capped plastic stool container.
Stability
Ambient: 6 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: 16 weeks
Minimum Testing Volume
0.3 g
Reference Range
Normal: 120 mcg/g
Methodology
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
Performed
Monday-Friday
Reported
5 days
CPT Codes
83993