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HelpTest Code CALPR Calprotectin, Feces
Useful For
Evaluating patients suspected of having a gastrointestinal inflammatory process
Distinguishing inflammatory bowel disease from irritable bowel syndrome, when used in conjunction with other diagnostic modalities, including endoscopy, histology, and imaging
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reporting Name
Calprotectin, FSpecimen Type
FecalShipping Instructions
Preferred shipping temperature is frozen. Refrigerated or thawed specimens received more than 72 hours after collection will be rejected.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Stool container, Small (Random), 4 oz Random (T288)
Submission Container/Tube: Stool container
Specimen Volume: 5 g
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a fresh random fecal specimen, no preservative.
2. If specimen is sent refrigerate, send immediately after collection.
3. If specimen cannot be sent immediately, freeze specimen, and send frozen.
Additional Information:
1. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered, with the exception of ELASF / Pancreatic Elastase, Feces. If only a single specimen is collected, it must be split prior to transport.
2. Testing cannot be added on to a previously collected specimen.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 g
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fecal | Frozen (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Refrigerated | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
| Specimens collected from diapers | Reject |
Reference Values
<50.0 mcg/g (Normal)
50.0-120 mcg/g (Borderline)
>120 mcg/g (Abnormal)
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
3 to 5 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
83993
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CALPR | Calprotectin, F | 38445-3 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CALPR | Calprotectin, F | 38445-3 |
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-General Request (T239)
Testing Algorithm
For more information see Inflammatory Bowel Disease Diagnostic Testing Algorithm.
For more information see Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn Disease Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Algorithm.