Test Code 1293582187 Fecal Lactoferrin

Important Note

New methodology effective September 16, 2019

Torrance Memorial Laboratories

Container: Sterile stool container

Specimen Types: Stool (container "s" - see link under Resources to see picture)

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect fecal specimens into a clean, airtight container with no preservatives.

2. Send to lab ASAP

Ambient

Stability: Specimens can be stored refrigerated for up to 2 weeks

Immunochromatography

Note: Since lactoferrin is present in human breast milk, the presence of lactoferrin in infant specimens will be confirmed by microscopy.

Performed:

Mon-Fri: 7am-7pm

Weekends and holidays: 7am-2pm

TAT:

12 hours

Lactoferrin, Fecal WBC

83630

*Additional codes/fees may apply*