Test Overview
Test Methodology

Qualitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay

Test Usage

A positive result is indicative of the presence of lactoferrin, a marker for fecal leukocytes. Do not use to diagnose inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS); may be used for monitoring IBD activity.

Reference Range *

Negative

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Limitations

A negative result does not exclude the presence of intestinal inflammation.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Daily
Analytic Time

3 - 8 days

Soft Order Code
FLACF
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout
    Reference Laboratory
    Mayo FLACF (ARUP 0061164)
    Section
    Special Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection

    Collect random stool specimen. Refrigerate (preferred) or freeze.

    Normal Volume
    5 grams
    Minimum Volume
    1 gram
    Storage Temperature
    Refrigerate or Freeze 7 days.
    Additional Information

    Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories; performed by ARUP Laboratories.

    Billing
    CPT Code
    83630
    Fee Code
    AA506
    NY State Approved
    No