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) |
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