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Test Code MFCPT Faecal Calprotectin

Infectious

Laboratory Code

LAB2219

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 weeks 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 inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

 

Calprotectin is an indicator of inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract, but should be interpreted, in conjunction with clinical history and other diagnostic modalities, including endoscopy, histology, and imaging.

Service Code

23308

LOINC Code Information

38445-3

Update

Last Updated 17/3/2025

Unacceptable Condition

Stool contaminated with urine or disinfectants.

Special Instruction

Do not share sample with other requests.