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HelpTest Code LAB13011 Calprotectin Stool
Department
Send Outs
Reference Lab Test Number
CALPT
Collection Requirements
Collect random stool
Refer To
Primary 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: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: 1 year
Minimum Testing Volume
0.3 g
Reference Range
Reference Range
Normal: 27.1-<50 mcg/g
Borderline: 50-120 mcg/g
Abnormal: >120 mcg/g
Borderline results suggest repeat testing in 4 to 6 weeks.
Methodology
Immunoassay
Performed
Monday-Friday
Reported
7-9 days
CPT Codes
83993
Unacceptable Conditions
Ambient