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HelpTest Code Calprotectin Fecal Calprotectin
Aliases
Calpro
Useful For
Quantitative determination of fecal calprotectin to aid in diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and differentiation of IBD from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Excreted raw stool.
Minimum Volume
Formed: 1 gram
Liquid: 1mL
Container
Sterile specimen container.
Acceptable Specimens
Formed, semi-solid or liquid stool.
Reference or Target Ranges
Negative: < 50 mg/kg
Indeterminate: ≥ 50 - < 120
Positive: ≥ 120
Reportable Units
mg/kg
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay.
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | N/A |
| Icterus Threshold | N/A |
| Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 4 days |
| Refrigerated (2°C to 8°C) | 4 Days |
| Frozen(0°C or below) | 30days |
Additional Information/Important Notes
This assay is performed once weekly, Wednesdays. Special requests may be made through Laboratory Call Center during normal business hours, M-F 8-1630
CPT Codes
83993