Ambient 14 days, refrigerated 14 days, frozen (preferred) 14 days
Turnaround Time
3 weeks
Test Code
5797
Specimen Type
Faecal
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
Pottle
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
Pottle
Additional Specimen Information
Faecal samples received by the laboratory that have leaked in transit, will be discarded and not processed.
This is due to the possible infectious risks, please recollect.
Collect 5g faeces and keep cool
Aliquot Instructions
Sample Type
Faecal
Transport to Lab
Frozen
If overnight - Frozen
Additional Referral/Aliquot Information
Sample is stable ambient or chilled for up to 24 hours prior to freezing
Interpretation
As a measure of protein loss into the gut, e.g. protein-losing enteropathy.
Reference Intervals
Adult: 0 – 0.7 mg/g
Child: 0 – 1.1 mg/g
Test Method
ELISA
Non-Funded Test Cost
$514.61 (Exclusive of GST)
Billing Code
5797
Referred to Lab Plus, Auckland.
Can be done urgently. If required contact Chemical Pathologist at LabPlus
