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HelpTest Code WBF Fecal Lactoferrin
EHR Test Codes
| Test Code | Test Name | |
| Atlas | WBF | WBC, Fecal |
| Cerner | Fecal Lactoferrin |
Specimen Requirements
Preparation of Patient:
None
Container Type:
Sterile Specimen Cup
or
Clean Stool Transport Vial
Specimen Type:
Stool
Specimen Volume:
1 gram
Specimen Handling/Transport:
Transport ambient room temperature or refrigerated 2 – 8 °C
Specimen Stability/Storage:
2 weeks ambient room temperature or refrigerated 2 - 8oC
Specimen Rejection:
Stool in transport media, mixed with preservatives or on swabs
Performing Laboratory
Munson Medical Center Laboratories
Microbiology Department
Priority, Frequency, & Turnaround
Priority:
Non-Emergent
Frequency:
24 hours 7 days a week
Turnaround:
0 - 1 days
Methodology
Immunochromatography
Reporting
Reference Range:
Negative
Critical Decision Level:
None
Clinical Significance
An increased lactoferrin level indicates that invasive bacteria may be present. Lactoferrin is much more stable and sensitive than the detection of fecal leukocytes by microscopy. Diarrheal diseases can be classified into inflammatory and non-inflammatory. Non-inflammatory diarrheas include those caused by viruses and most parasites. Inflammatory diarrheas tend to be more serious and are caused by pathogens such as Shigella, Salmonella, Campylobacter jejuni, and Clostridium difficile. Fecal leukocytes are found in large numbers in inflammatory diarrheas.
CPT Code(s)
89055