Reducing Substances, Fecal
| Abbrev Code: | ARMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Send Outs Miscellaneous Test |
| Methodology: | Colorimetry | ||
| CPT Codes: | 84376 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-2 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Stool, unpreserved |
| Optimal Volume: | 5 g |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1 g |
| Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
| Causes for Rejection: | Diapers. Stool containing barium. Specimens in media or preservatives. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Do not process. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at frozen temperature. |
| Stability: | 1 week refrigerated; 2 weeks frozen |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 3002514 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Normal (normal = negative or trace) |
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