Fecal Calprotectin

Synonyms

  • CALPROTECTIN, FECAL
  • CALPROTECTIN, STOOL
  • FECAL CALPROTECTIN
  • LAB10045

Cerner Name

Calprotectin, Fecal

Clinical Info

An in vitro diagnostic to aid in the diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis, and to differentiate IBD from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory findings.

Specimen Sources

Colon Rectum Stool

Specimen Types

Stool

Specimen Volume

1g random stool (0.5 g min)

Container

Stool Container

Collection Instructions

Collect stool specimens into a clean airtight container with no preservative.
Note: Stool specimens should be received by the laboratory within 2 days of collection.

Transport Instructions

Frozen 

Specimen Stability

6 hours Room Temperature
3 Days Refrigerated
4 Months Frozen

Methodology

Chemiluminescence

Days Performed

Monday to Saturday.
TAT:  3 - 4 Days

Performing Laboratories

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

83993
LOINC Code;  38445-3
 

PDM

5960000

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
CALPROTECTIN, STOOL CALPROSTL CALPROTECTIN STOOL Calprotectin, Fecal

Result Interpretation

<50 μg/g: Normal

50 to 120 μg/g: Borderline

>120 μg/g: Elevated

Forms
Immunology LAB10045 build edit