Calprotectin (Faeces)

Testing Laboratory

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

CPRO

Test Code (Numeric Code)

8116

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Dedicated sample required. Not to be shared with other Faecal Test.

Laboratory

Send Frozen

Sample Stability

Specimen is stable at room temperature for up to 6 hours. Up to 72 hours if kept at 4 degrees Celsius. If the sample is unable to be tested within this time, sample should be kept frozen at -20 degrees Celsius until analysis

Turnaround Time

2 weeks

Specimen Type

• Faecal

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Faeces Container (White Lid)

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Faeces Container (White Lid)

Resources

• Patient Information

Contact Information