A
5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
,
Dallas
,
TX
75235
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General Information
Performed: Sun-Sat
Turn Around Time: 2-3 days
CPT Codes: 83993
Performed By: Referral Lab
Clinical Utility: Aids in differentiation of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other functional disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Aids in monitoring IBD and prediction of relapse.
Link:
Calprotectin, Fecal by Immunoassay
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
Calprotectin |
ELISA |
|
|
<=50 |
|
mcg/g |
Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Stool |
Sterile cup |
5 g of random stool |
|
No preservative. Send specimen frozen in a screw-capped, plastic container. |
Frozen |
Send stool specimen refrigerated |