Overview
EPIC Code:
- LAB2779
Soft Test Code:
- CAPF
Alternate Names
- Calprotectin
Clinical Significance
Diagnose imflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Differentiate IBD from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Specimen Collection & Preparation
Specimen Requirements:
-OR-
3 gm Unpreserved Solid Feces in a sterile container
Minimum Volume:
0.3 gm Feces** This volume does not allow for repeat testing
Specimen Information:
Collection Instructions:
Collect undiluted feces in clean, dry, sterile leak-proof container
Do not add fixative
Rejection Criteria:
Stool collected in a container with fixative or perservative
Non-standard containers provided by the patient from their home
Transport and Storage:
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Ambient (18-24°C):
3 Days
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Refrigerated (2-8°C):
3 Days
Clinical Interpretation
Reference Range:
Normal: < 80 ug/g
Borderline: 80 - 160 ug/g
Abnormal: > 160 ug/g
Test Comments:
NSAID's may cause elevated results.
Methodology:
- Particle Enhanced Turbidmetric Immunoassay (PETIA)
Clinical Significance
Diagnose imflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Differentiate IBD from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Production Schedule
Sites Performed
- Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Departments
- Chemistry
Turn Around Time
1 to 3 days
Coding & Compliance
CDM
00916678
CPT Coding
83993