Lactoferrin, Quantitative, Stool
Also known as: IBD-Scan®
Use
The lactoferrin IBD‑scan is a quantitative enzyme‑linked immunosorbent assay that measures concentrations of fecal lactoferrin, a marker for leukocytes. An elevated level is an indicator of intestinal inflammation and can be used as an in vitro diagnostic aid to distinguish patients with active Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) from those with non‑inflammatory irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
False‑positive results are observed in breast‑fed infants.
Methodology
Immunoassay
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 42924-1
- 42924-1
Result Turnaround Time
2-4 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Stool
Volume
1 gram stool
Minimum Volume
0.3 gram
Container
sterile plastic leak‑proof container
Collection Instructions
Collect undiluted feces in clean, dry, sterile leak‑proof container. Do not add fixative or preservative.
Causes for Rejection
Specimen collected in formalin • MF • SAF • PVA • Cary‑Blair media
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | See Instructions |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 21 days |