Lactoferrin, Fecal (Fecal Lactoferrin) LACTO
| Method(s) | Lateral flow enzyme immunoassay |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | Fecal specimen in clean airtight container with NO preservatives |
| Transport | Transport at ambient or 2-8°C and stored up to 1 week |
| Remarks | Fecal samples from breast-milk fed infants should not be tested with this assay. Order the test - MISMR (misc smear) with Stool for Leukocytes as the source for this patient population. |
| Unacceptable Conditions | Specimens collected in transport media, have been preserved in 10% formalin or other fixatives |
| Schedule | Daily |
| Billing Code | 4010505 |
| CPTCode | 83630 |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
