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HelpTest Code SWBC Fecal Leukocytes, Immunochromatographic
Performing Laboratory
Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory
Useful For
This test is a qualitative test for the detection of elevated levels of fecal lactoferrin in liquid, semi-solid and solid fecal specimens. Fecal lactoferrin is a marker for fecal leukocytes and an indicator of intestinal inflammation.Lactoferrin is very stable and is not degraded during infections by the toxins of pathogens.
Specimen Requirements
| Container/Tube | |
| Preferred | Clean Airtight Container |
| Specimen Volume | 1 g Stool |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5g Stool |
Specimen Type
Stool
Specimen Transport Temperature
| Temperature |
| Ambient 15-25°C |
| Refrigerated 2-8°C |
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Time Frame |
| Ambient 15-25°C | 14 Days |
| Refrigerated 2-8°C | 14 Days |
Reject Specimen Due To
Specimens in transport media, preserved specimens in formalin, polyvinyl alcohol or other fixatives cannot be used.
Day(s) Test Set up
Monday through Saturday
Reference Values
Negative
Methodology
Immunochromatography
CPT Code
83630
Loinc Code
40703-1