Test Code FLFT Fecal Lactoferrin. Qualitative
Performing Laboratory
YRMC, Microbiology
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday 0600 to 1900
Saturday and Sunday 0600 to 1400
Specimen Requirements
Stool specimen submitted in a sterile container – minimum volume 0.5 ml or 0.5 grams
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient: 2 weeks
If storage time is greater than 2 weeks, specimens must be stored frozen at -20ºC or lower.
Specimens that are in transport media or that have been preserved in 10% formalin, Merthiolate Formalin, Sodium Acetate Formalin, Polyvinyl Alcohol, or other fixatives are not acceptable for Fecal Lactoferrin testing.
Reference Values
Negative
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83630
This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is performed according to manufacturer’s instructions. Performance characteristics for this test have been verified by Yuma Regional Medical Center Laboratory in compliance with CLIA recommendations.
Collection Instructions
Collect stool specimen in a sterile container.
Methodology
Immunochromatographic
Loinc Code
63376-8