Referred Tests
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Test ID: FLACF
Lactoferrin, Fecal by ELISA
Specimen Type 
Describes the specimen type validated for testing
Fecal
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing
Preferred Specimen Type: Unpreserved stool
Supplies: Sterile stool container
Container/Tube: Sterile stool container
Specimen Volume: 5 g
Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated
Collection Instructions: 5 grams fresh, unpreserved stool or stool preserved in Cary-Blair transport media (Agar Swab is not acceptable), shipped refrigerate in a plastic leak-proof container.
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the Testing Laboratory
1 gm
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Hemolysis: | NA |
| Thawing: | Cold OK; Warm reject |
| Lipemia: | NA |
| Icterus: | NA |
| Other: | Preservative other than Cary-Blair |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fecal | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Ambient | 14 days | ||
| Frozen | 14 days |