Test Code LAB17952 CALPROTECTIN, FECES
Additional Codes
CALPR
Specimen Information
| Container | Specimen | Temperature | Collect Vol | Submit Vol | Stability |
| Sterile Container | Feces | Frozen (preferred) | 5 grams | 5 grams | 28 days |
| Sterile Container | Feces | Refrigerated | 5 grams | 5 grams | 72 hours |
Refrigerated or thawed specimens received more than 72 hours after collection will be rejected.
Collect a fresh random fecal specimen, no preservatives. Stool in transport media, swabs or preservatives are NOT acceptable.
Section
Chemistry
Performing Location
UVMMC
Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing? Yes/No
Yes
CPT Code(s)
83993
Instrumentation
DiaSorin Liaison XL
Reference Range
All Ages:
Normal: <50 ug/g
Borderline: 50-120 ug/g
Elevated: >120 ug/g
Test Schedule/Analytical Time/Available STAT
Tuesday and Friday/Same Day/Not Available STAT
Method
Chemiluminescence