Description
TThe 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)
Disease/Condition
Digestive Disease,
Autoimmune,
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Location
Specimen
Type
Immunoassay
Analytes Included
- Lactoferrin