Test Code LAB731 Fecal Lactoferrin
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Stool in a Sterile Container.
Specimen Volume: 1mL
Stability:
Temperature | Time |
Room Temp 18-28°C | 2 weeks |
Refrigerated 2–8°C | 2 weeks |
Frozen <-18°C | Indefinitely |
Additional Instructions
Stools in preservative can not be tested.
Additional Information
At BAH, a fecal lactoferrin will be performed except on nursing infants.
Department
Microbiology
Synonyms
Microbiology