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Fecal Fat, Quantitative
Components
Name | Method | Department | Units |
---|---|---|---|
Fecal Fat, Quantitative |
Spectrophotometric |
Send Out | g/24h |
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Stool Weight and fat content (in g/24 hours)
Specimen Requirements
Stool (72 hour)
Container Type | Container Size | Specimen Volume |
---|---|---|
PreferredPaint can |
N/A | 25 mL |
Stability
Room temperature - 5 day(s)
Refrigerated - 14 day(s)
Frozen - 14 day(s)
Specimen Preparation
- Refrigerate during collection
Reasons for Rejection
- Foreign objects in paint can (toilet paper, plastic spoons, etc.)
- Not collected in paint can
- Specimen contaminated with urine
Comments
In children, the amount of fat in the diet should be constant for 1 day before the test and during the test. The patient should not have had mineral oil as a laxative prior to specimen collection. Collect stool directly into can. Do not fill any can more than 2/3 full. Request form must state collection time (in hours). Refrigerate immediately after collection; Secure lid with pressure and firmly attach the O-ring. Note start and stop dates and times.
CPT Code
- 82710