pH, Feces, Qualitative - Special Handling
Abbrev Code: | SPH | ||
Order Code: | LAB109 | Order Name: | PH STOOL |
Synonyms: | Stool pH | ||
Methodology: | pH indicator strip | ||
CPT Codes: | 83986 x1 | ||
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Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
Special Instructions: | Specimen should be frozen if testing cannot be completed within 1 hour of collection. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Feces |
Optimal Volume: | 5 mL liquid specimen or solid specimen |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1 mL liquid or pea-sized solid specimen |
Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
Collection Instructions: | Usually this test is requested on a liquid specimen. |
Contraindications: | Barium procedures and laxatives should be avoided for one week prior to collection of specimen. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Store in freezer. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
Stability: | Specimen should be frozen if testing cannot be completed within one hour of collection. Refer to Reducing Substances and pH, Qualitative, Feces. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Urinalysis (UMMC West Bank) |
Interpretive
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