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 Recent changes for Faecal Calprotectin (Sendaway Test)

Recent changes for Faecal Calprotectin (Sendaway Test)
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12th February 2024
Collection & Request Instructions

Specimen may be separated for other tests such as elastase.

Collect random faeces specimen. PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS: URINATE PRIOR TO PERFORMING THE TEST. Please write your full name, date of birth, date and time of collection on the jar/s provided. The stool should be passed into a clean dry container such as a clean empty margarine container or a clean milk carton with the top cut off. Using the scoop built into the lid of the pot, place a scoopful of stool into the pot. Check that the lid is tightly closed and deliver the specimen to the collection centre on the same day as the specimen is collected.  

 

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.    As at July 2023, this fee is $75.

Specimen may be separated for other tests such as elastase.

Collect random faeces specimen. PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS: URINATE PRIOR TO PERFORMING THE TEST. Please write your full name, date of birth, date and time of collection on the jar/s provided. The stool should be passed into a clean dry container such as a clean empty margarine container or a clean milk carton with the top cut off. Using the scoop built into the lid of the pot, place a scoopful of stool into the pot. Check that the lid is tightly closed and deliver the specimen to the collection centre on the same day as the specimen is collected.  

 

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.    

7th February 2024
Collection & Request Instructions

Specimen may be separated for other tests such as elastase.

Estimated Patient Fee $50.00. Collect random faeces specimen. PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS: URINATE PRIOR TO PERFORMING THE TEST. Please write your full name, date of birth, date and time of collection on the jar/s provided. The stool should be passed into a clean dry container such as a clean empty margarine container or a clean milk carton with the top cut off. Using the scoop built into the lid of the pot, place a scoopful of stool into the pot. Check that the lid is tightly closed and deliver the specimen to the collection centre on the same day as the specimen is collected.  

Specimen may be separated for other tests such as elastase.

Collect random faeces specimen. PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS: URINATE PRIOR TO PERFORMING THE TEST. Please write your full name, date of birth, date and time of collection on the jar/s provided. The stool should be passed into a clean dry container such as a clean empty margarine container or a clean milk carton with the top cut off. Using the scoop built into the lid of the pot, place a scoopful of stool into the pot. Check that the lid is tightly closed and deliver the specimen to the collection centre on the same day as the specimen is collected.  

 

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.    As at July 2023, this fee is $75.

Faecal Calprotectin (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:Calprotectin faecal
Laboratory:Microbiology
Test Code:FCL
Medicare rebatable:No
Specimen Types:Faeces
Container Types:
Faecal Collection KitFaecal Collection Kit
Adults Volume or Mass:1 mg
Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:1 mg
Collection & Request Instructions:

Specimen may be separated for other tests such as elastase.

Collect random faeces specimen. PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS: URINATE PRIOR TO PERFORMING THE TEST. Please write your full name, date of birth, date and time of collection on the jar/s provided. The stool should be passed into a clean dry container such as a clean empty margarine container or a clean milk carton with the top cut off. Using the scoop built into the lid of the pot, place a scoopful of stool into the pot. Check that the lid is tightly closed and deliver the specimen to the collection centre on the same day as the specimen is collected.  

 

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.    

Transport Instructions:Room Temperature
Processing Instructions:Store at 4'C
Assay Frequency:Daily
External Laboratory:St Vincent's Pathology
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External Transport Instructions:Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

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