Calprotectin, Fecal, Ref Lab, Mayo
Alternate Names
PhiCal test,
SoftLab Order Code
CALPR
Epic Order Name
CALPROTECTIN, FECAL, MAYO REFLAB
Epic Order ID
LAB3349
Laboratory
Reference lab
Sample Type
Stool
Collection Container
Sterile container
Collecting Volume
5.0 g
Minimum Collecting Volume
1.0 g
Storage or Stability
Frozen.
Samples are stable refrigerated for 72 hours.
Samples are stable refrigerated for 72 hours.
Causes for Rejection
Samples not frozen within 72 hours of collection. Samples that have thawed during transport. Stool contaminated with urine. Specimens collected from diapers.
Instructions
- Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered, with the exception of CALPR / Calprotectin, Feces. If only a single specimen is collected, it must be split prior to transport to Mayo.
- Single samples may be submitted by the patient. Please place any additional test labels on the cup or in the bag with the specimen. The specimen can be separated upon receipt at the Raleigh Reference lab.
- Testing cannot be added on to a previously collected specimen once submitted to Mayo.