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HelpTest Code CALPRO Calprotectin, Stool
Infectious
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Specimen Requirements
5g of Stool - transport refrigerated (2-8° C)
Loose or liquid stools are acceptable
Do not use preservative in collection vial
Specimen Stability Information
Refrigerated 4 days (96 hours)
Frozen >4 days
Reference Values
Normal: <50 mg/kg
Indeterminate: >50 - 120 mg/kg
Abnormal: >120 mg/kg
Day(s) Test Set Up
Mon, Wed and Friday
CPT Coding
83993
Secondary ID
HHA1591
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory
Interpretation of Results
The results of this assay were obtained with the Inova QUANTA Flash Calprotectin chemiluminescent immunoassay. Values obtained with different manufacturers' assay methods must not be used interchangeably.