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Test Code LABYLACTF Lactoferrin, Quantitative, Stool

Clinical Information

The lactoferrin IBD-scan is a quantitative enzyme linked immunosorbent assay for measuring concentrations of fecal lactoferrin, a marker for leukocytes. 

Synonym

  • IBD-Scan
  • YLACTF

Profile Information

Lactoferrin Qn, Stool

Specimen Required

1 gram stool in sterile plastic leak proof container, White Cap

Specimen Stability Information

Refrigerated (preferred): 14 days
Frozen: 21 days

Rejected Due To

  • Specimen collected in formalin
  • MF
  • SAF
  • PVA
  • Cary Blair media

Reference Values

See Report

Method Description

Immunoassay (IA)

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Dr.
Chantilly, VA 20153

Day(s) Performed

Sunday, Tuesday - Saturday

Report Available

4 days

Reporting Name

Lactoferrin, Quant, Stool

CPT Code Information

83631

LOINC Code Information

42924-1