Aids in differentiation of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other functional disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Aids in monitoring IBD and prediction of relapse.
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 30 days
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens in media or preservatives.
Test Code
CPRN
ARUP Test Code
3002859
Sendout
Yes
Performing Lab
ARUP
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 5 g stool to an unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP Supply #40910). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect(TM) or contact ARUP Client Services at 800-522-2787. (Min: 1 g)
Preferred Volume
5 g stool
Minimum Volume
1 g stool
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens in media or preservatives.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 30 days
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Reference Interval
49 µg/g or less
Normal
50-120 µg/g
Borderline elevated, test should be re-evaluated in 4-6 weeks.
Fecal Calprotectin is an indicator of the presence of neutrophils in stool and is not specific for IBD. Other intestinal ailments including GI infections and colorectal cancer can result in elevated concentrations of calprotectin. The diagnosis of IBD cannot be established solely on the basis of a positive calprotectin result. Patients with IBD fluctuate between active and inactive stages of disease. Calprotectin results may also fluctuate.
CPT Codes
83993
LOINC
38445-3
Available Stat
No
Ordering Recommendations
Aids in differentiation of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other functional disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Aids in monitoring IBD and prediction of relapse.
Test Code
CPRN
ARUP Test Code
3002859
Performing Lab
ARUP
Sendout
Yes
Performed
Sun-Sat
Methodology
Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)
Collect
Stool.
Amount to Collect
5 g stool
Sample Type
Stool
Preferred Volume
5 g stool
Minimum Volume
1 g stool
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens in media or preservatives.
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 5 g stool to an unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP Supply #40910). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect(TM) or contact ARUP Client Services at 800-522-2787. (Min: 1 g)
Reference Interval
49 µg/g or less
Normal
50-120 µg/g
Borderline elevated, test should be re-evaluated in 4-6 weeks.
121 µg/g
Elevated
Interpretive Data
Fecal Calprotectin is an indicator of the presence of neutrophils in stool and is not specific for IBD. Other intestinal ailments including GI infections and colorectal cancer can result in elevated concentrations of calprotectin. The diagnosis of IBD cannot be established solely on the basis of a positive calprotectin result. Patients with IBD fluctuate between active and inactive stages of disease. Calprotectin results may also fluctuate.
Synonyms
Fecal calprotectin
Cal pro
Calpro
Fecal Calprotectin
IBD
IBS
Stool Calprotectin
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 30 days
Aids in differentiation of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other functional disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Aids in monitoring IBD and prediction of relapse.
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 30 days
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens in media or preservatives.
Processing
Test Code
CPRN
ARUP Test Code
3002859
Sendout
Yes
Performing Lab
ARUP
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 5 g stool to an unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP Supply #40910). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect(TM) or contact ARUP Client Services at 800-522-2787. (Min: 1 g)
Preferred Volume
5 g stool
Minimum Volume
1 g stool
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens in media or preservatives.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 30 days
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Result Interpretation
Reference Interval
49 µg/g or less
Normal
50-120 µg/g
Borderline elevated, test should be re-evaluated in 4-6 weeks.
Fecal Calprotectin is an indicator of the presence of neutrophils in stool and is not specific for IBD. Other intestinal ailments including GI infections and colorectal cancer can result in elevated concentrations of calprotectin. The diagnosis of IBD cannot be established solely on the basis of a positive calprotectin result. Patients with IBD fluctuate between active and inactive stages of disease. Calprotectin results may also fluctuate.
Administrative
CPT Codes
83993
LOINC
38445-3
Complete View
Available Stat
No
Ordering Recommendations
Aids in differentiation of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other functional disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Aids in monitoring IBD and prediction of relapse.
Test Code
CPRN
ARUP Test Code
3002859
Performing Lab
ARUP
Sendout
Yes
Performed
Sun-Sat
Methodology
Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)
Collect
Stool.
Amount to Collect
5 g stool
Sample Type
Stool
Preferred Volume
5 g stool
Minimum Volume
1 g stool
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens in media or preservatives.
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 5 g stool to an unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP Supply #40910). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect(TM) or contact ARUP Client Services at 800-522-2787. (Min: 1 g)
Reference Interval
49 µg/g or less
Normal
50-120 µg/g
Borderline elevated, test should be re-evaluated in 4-6 weeks.
121 µg/g
Elevated
Interpretive Data
Fecal Calprotectin is an indicator of the presence of neutrophils in stool and is not specific for IBD. Other intestinal ailments including GI infections and colorectal cancer can result in elevated concentrations of calprotectin. The diagnosis of IBD cannot be established solely on the basis of a positive calprotectin result. Patients with IBD fluctuate between active and inactive stages of disease. Calprotectin results may also fluctuate.
Synonyms
Fecal calprotectin
Cal pro
Calpro
Fecal Calprotectin
IBD
IBS
Stool Calprotectin
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 30 days
