Test Code CALPROTECTIN Stool Calprotectin
Additional Codes
Meditech Mnemonic:
CALPROTECTIN
STOOLCALPROTECT
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Specimen:
5g stool
Reject: Very solid stools
Setup Schedule:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday afternoon
Transport Temperature/Stability
Transport Container:
Sterile Container
Preferred Transport Temperature:
Frozen
Specimen Stability:
Ambient: 6 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: 16 weeks
Performing Laboratory
Willis-Knighton Medical Center
2600 Greenwood Road
Shreveport, LA 71103