Calprotectin, Fecal
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: CALPF
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026594
Schedule:
Testing Time: 4-5 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026594
Schedule:
Testing Time: 4-5 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1g
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: Stool, unpreserved
Collection Info:
Collection: Do not contaminate outside of container; do not overfill container. Loose stools are acceptable.
Storage Instructions: frozen. Freeze/Thaw cycle stable X3
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: Stool, unpreserved
Collection Info:
Collection: Do not contaminate outside of container; do not overfill container. Loose stools are acceptable.
Storage Instructions: frozen. Freeze/Thaw cycle stable X3
Specimen Acceptability
Cause for Rejection:
Serum or plasma received; stool contaminated with urine; samples taken from diapers unless portion taken has not been in contact with diaper material; preserved stool received
Serum or plasma received; stool contaminated with urine; samples taken from diapers unless portion taken has not been in contact with diaper material; preserved stool received
Methods
Chemiluminescence
Clinical Utilities
An in vitro diagnostic to aid in the diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis, and to differentiate IBD from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory findings
CPT Codes
83993
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
