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24971 Lactoferrin, Fecal, Quantitative (123016)

Lactoferrin, Fecal, Quantitative (123016)
Test Code: FLACTSO
Synonyms/Keywords
​Fecal Lactoferrin
Fecal Leukocytes
IBD-Scan®
Stool Lactoferrin
Test Components
​The quantitative measurement of fecal lactoferrin released from leukocytes.
Useful For
An in vitro diagnostic aid to distinguish patients with active inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) from those with inactive IBD, as well as from non-inflammatory irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube​​ Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)

Fecal, unpreserved stool​
Clean, screw-capped, plastic vial with no preservatives
 1 gram​ ​0.5 grams ​
Collection Processing Instructions
Do not contaminate outside of container; do not overfill container. Loose/watery stools are acceptable. Ensure that no toilet tissue/sanitary materials are present in the submitted specimen.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Stool ​ ​ Refrigerated (preferred)​ ​14 days
Ambient 14 days
​Frozen ​14 days
Rejection Criteria
Nonfecal sample received (eg, serum, plasma, urine); stool contaminated with urine; preserved stool received (eg, 10% formalin, sodium acetate formalin, or polyvinyl alcohol).
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
LabCorp Labs
Monday through Friday​
4 days
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)​
Reference Lab
LabCorp of America
Reference Range Information
Baseline (normal): 0.00−7.24
Elevated: >7.24
Interpretation
An elevated result is indicative of the presence of fecal lactoferrin, a marker of intestinal inflammation. A normal result does not exclude the presence of intestinal inflammation.
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
​83631 ​ ​ ​ ​
Synonyms/Keywords
​Fecal Lactoferrin
Fecal Leukocytes
IBD-Scan®
Stool Lactoferrin
Test Components
​The quantitative measurement of fecal lactoferrin released from leukocytes.
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application Description
Centricity​ ​Lactoferrin, Fecal, Quantitative (123016)
​Cerner Lactoferrin, Fecal, Quantitative (123016)
​COM ​Lactoferrin, Fecal, Quantitative (123016)
If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube​​ Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)

Fecal, unpreserved stool​
Clean, screw-capped, plastic vial with no preservatives
 1 gram​ ​0.5 grams ​
Collection Processing
Do not contaminate outside of container; do not overfill container. Loose/watery stools are acceptable. Ensure that no toilet tissue/sanitary materials are present in the submitted specimen.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Stool ​ ​ Refrigerated (preferred)​ ​14 days
Ambient 14 days
​Frozen ​14 days
Rejection Criteria
Nonfecal sample received (eg, serum, plasma, urine); stool contaminated with urine; preserved stool received (eg, 10% formalin, sodium acetate formalin, or polyvinyl alcohol).
Useful For
An in vitro diagnostic aid to distinguish patients with active inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) from those with inactive IBD, as well as from non-inflammatory irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Test Components
​The quantitative measurement of fecal lactoferrin released from leukocytes.
Reference Range Information
Baseline (normal): 0.00−7.24
Elevated: >7.24
Interpretation
An elevated result is indicative of the presence of fecal lactoferrin, a marker of intestinal inflammation. A normal result does not exclude the presence of intestinal inflammation.
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Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
LabCorp Labs
Monday through Friday​
4 days
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)​
Reference Lab
LabCorp of America
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Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
​83631 ​ ​ ​ ​
For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.