Calprotectin


Test Information

Test Name

Calprotectin

Department

Immunology; Referral

Price

$160.00

Price Disclaimer

Many services are free for eligible patients. A minimum charge may apply. Prices listed are for unfunded, individual, requests. Please contact us for commercial testing.

Preferred Specimen

Faeces

Testing Location

PLW; Referral

Turn Around Time

1 week


Collection Information

Patient Instructions


Processing Information

Registration Code

CALP

Notes

  • When multiple faecal assays are required, each test must have a dedicated sample.

Site Specific Notes

- Waikato

Referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory, see Sendaway notes

- Tauranga

Process inhouse PLW Immunology. Freeze upon arrival at PLW in bottom of Immunology chest freezer.

- Whakatane

Process inhouse PLW Immunology. Freeze upon arrival at PLW in bottom of Immunology chest freezer.

- Rotorua

Process inhouse PLW Immunology. Freeze upon arrival at PLW in bottom of Immunology chest freezer.

- Taupo

Process inhouse PLW Immunology. Freeze upon arrival at PLW in bottom of Immunology chest freezer.


External Referral Information

Referral Location

Waikato Hospital Laboratory

Send Away Notes

Referral laboratory will not repeat calprotectin testing within 28 days.

Send Away Transport

Frozen (at least 4 hours)

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