Test Overview
Clinical Utility
The lactoferrin IBD-scan is a quantitative enzyme linked immunosorbent assay for measuring concentrations of fecal lactoferrin, a marker for leukocytes. An elevated level is an indicator of intestinal inflammation. The test can be used as an in vitro diagnostic aid to distinguish patients with active Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) from those with non-inflammatory irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Method
Immunoassay (IA)
Result Included
Lactoferrin
Aliases/Synonyms
IBD-Scan®
Specimen
Specimen Type
FecesContainers
Collection Containers
Sterile Container
Volume
Sample Volume
1.0 g
Minimum Volume
0.3 g
Patient Preparation
The following patient samples should be excluded from use in the test: patients with a history of diarrhea (within 6 months), and patients having had a colostomy and or ileostomy within 1 month.
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Collect undiluted feces in clean, dry, sterile, leak-proof container. Do not add fixative or preservative. Specimen must be frozen within 48 hours of collection. Patients may collect stool and hold at room temperature until it can be properly frozen. The time held at room temperature must not exceed 48 hours from time of collection.
Handling Information
Store and send frozen.
Stability
| Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|
| 14 days | 21 days |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Collected with preservative or fixative or media |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
8 days
Results
-
Lactoferrinmcg/mL< 7.25
Referral Location
Out-of-Country
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| LACTO F | LACTOFERRIN, QN, STOOL | 63040 | mcg/mL |
Test Version
Last Updated
2022-09-19