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Infectious
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: First morning stool
Container/Tube: Sterile screw-capped container with attached spatula
Volume: 10.0 g / 5.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 5.0 g (size of a grape) / 2.0 mL (liquid stool)
Collection Instructions: Stool samples should be collected after stopping medications belonging to proton-pump inhibitors for 2 wks before test.
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Stool |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 1 day |
| Refrigerate | 2 days |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Methodology
Rapid immunoassay
Days and Times Performed
Tuesday and Friday, TAT 1 - 5 days
Sample must reach Microbiology Laboratory by 12 pm on test day for results to be available on the same day.
Reference Interval
Reported the value obtained (xxx µg/g) with the interpretation and comments.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Microbiology, 67724343
Useful For
Evaluation of patients suspected of having a gastrointestinal inflammatory process.
Distinguishing irritable bowel disease (IBD) from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), when used in conjunction with other diagnostic modalities, including endoscopy, histology, and imaging
Update
Last Updated 18/1/2021
LOINC Code Information
38445-3
Service Code
23308
Special Instruction
Do not share sample with other requests.
Laboratory Code
LAB2219
Unacceptable Condition
Stool contaminated with urine or disinfectants will be rejected.