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26084 Calprotectin,Stool (ST CALP)

Calprotectin,Stool (ST CALP)
Test Code: CALP
Synonyms/Keywords
​​​​ST CALP, Calprotectin, IBS, IBD
Useful For
Aids in the diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), specifically Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Differentiates IBD from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory findings.
Specimen Requirements

Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume​
​No ​Stool ​Sage Cup ​Clean airtight container ​5 grams ​1 gram
Collection Processing Instructions
​Random stool collection.  Ship frozen. May refrigerate (2-8°C) up to 3 days before freezing.

Two freeze/thaw cycles are acceptable.​
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
​Stool ​ ​Frozen ​Until analysis
​Refrigerate ​Up to 3 days, then must freeze
Rejection Criteria
Fecal specimens in preservatives
Samples with excessive mucous*
Very hard stool*

*if received, can be forwarded to Mayo
Performing Laboratory Information
 
 
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
​Marshfield ​Tuesday, Thursday​1 day
​Chemiluminescence Immunoassay/ Liaison XL
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
​Marshfield < 50.0 ug/g                 ​Normal
50.0 to 120.0 ug/g      Borderline     Re-evaluate at 4-6 weeks.
> 120.0 ug/g               Abnormal      Repeat as clinically indicated.
Interpretation
​The Calprotectin assay has been demonstrated to be a marker of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD), specifically Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
​83993 ​ ​1 ​ ​
Synonyms/Keywords
​​​​ST CALP, Calprotectin, IBS, IBD
Ordering Applications

Ordering Application Description
​Cerner ​Calprotectin, Stool
​
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Specimen Requirements

Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume​
​No ​Stool ​Sage Cup ​Clean airtight container ​5 grams ​1 gram
Collection Processing
​Random stool collection.  Ship frozen. May refrigerate (2-8°C) up to 3 days before freezing.

Two freeze/thaw cycles are acceptable.​
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
​Stool ​ ​Frozen ​Until analysis
​Refrigerate ​Up to 3 days, then must freeze
Rejection Criteria
Fecal specimens in preservatives
Samples with excessive mucous*
Very hard stool*

*if received, can be forwarded to Mayo
Useful For
Aids in the diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), specifically Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Differentiates IBD from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory findings.
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
​Marshfield < 50.0 ug/g                 ​Normal
50.0 to 120.0 ug/g      Borderline     Re-evaluate at 4-6 weeks.
> 120.0 ug/g               Abnormal      Repeat as clinically indicated.
Interpretation
​The Calprotectin assay has been demonstrated to be a marker of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD), specifically Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
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Performing Laboratory Information
 
 
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
​Marshfield ​Tuesday, Thursday​1 day
​Chemiluminescence Immunoassay/ Liaison XL
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Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
​83993 ​ ​1 ​ ​
For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.