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HelpTest Code LABCALP Calprotectin, Feces
Additional Codes
| Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic |
|---|---|---|
| Calprotectin | LABCALP | CALPR |
Useful For/Utility
Intended Use:
Aid in the diagnosis of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), specifically Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
Aid in the differentiation of IBD from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Methodology
Diasorin Liaison System by Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)
Specimen Requirements
5 gm
Collect stool specimens into clean, airtight container with no preservative.
Freeze specimen after collection; frozen specimens are stable for 16 weeks.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Freeze specimen after collection; frozen specimens are stable for 16 weeks.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Performing Laboratory
SMDC Clinical Lab
Test Classification and CPT Coding
LOIN-C - 38445-3
CPT- 83993
Reference Values
<50 mcg/g