Sign in →

Test Code Fec Leuk FECAL LEUKOCYTE LACTOFERRIN

Aliasis

Fecal WBC Qual

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Special Collection Instructions

Pass stool directly into a clean dry container with no preservatives

Collection Method

Stool collection

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL or 5 grams

Container

Sterile/Non-sterile container

Preferred Specimen

Stool

Acceptable Specimen(s)

Stool in Sterile/Non-sterile container

Reference or Target Ranges

Negative fecal lactoferrin

Reportable Units

Positve / Negative / Invalid

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

QNS, Contamination, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated: 2 weeks

Additional Information / Important Notes

Breast-fed infants fecal specimens are not valid for this test. Use an alternate method: Fecal Leukocyte Slide.

Methodology/Method Description

The LEUKO EZ VUE test is an immunochromatographic test for the qualitative detection of elevated levels of fecal lactoferrin,

CPT Codes

83630