Electrolytes, Fecal
| Abbrev Code: | SLYTES | ||
| Order Code: | LAB388 | Order Name: | Electrolytes Fecal |
| Order Instructions: | Timed specimens need a collection ordered. If specimen is not liquid, cancel with code UNSAT. | ||
| Synonyms: | Potassium, Fecal; Sodium, Fecal; Chloride, Fecal | ||
| Methodology: | Ion Selective Electrode | ||
| CPT Codes: | 84302 x1, 82438 x1, 84133 x1 | ||
| Test Includes: | Potassium, sodium, chloride | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 2 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Stool must be liquid. Do not add saline or water to liquefy sample. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Liquid, random or 24 hour feces |
| Optimal Volume: | 5 g |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1 g |
| Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile for INPATIENT COLLECTION ONLY Alternate Containers: Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
| Causes for Rejection: | Formed or viscous stool, specimens at ambient temperature. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Store in freezer. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
| Stability: | 1 week at refrigerated temperature; 1 month frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 60185; 20379, 20380, 20381) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Reference range not established. |
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