Additional Information:
UFHPL Epic Order Code: LAB1040
CPT Code(s):
83631
Specimen Requirements:
Specimen: Stool (unpreserved, random)
Volume: 1g
Container: Clean, screw-capped, plastic vial with no preservatives
Collection: Do not contaminate outside of container; do not overfill container. Loose/watery stools are acceptable. Ensure that no toilet tissue/sanitary materials are present in the submitted specimen. Ship refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C.
Storage Instructions: Refrigerate at 2°C to 8°C; stable for 14 days. Stable at room temperature or frozen for 14 days.
Use:
An in vitro diagnostic aid to distinguish patients with active inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) from those with inactive IBD, as well as from noninflammatory irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Methodology:
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
Reported:
4 – 8 days