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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
,
Dallas
,
TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: FAT QUANTITATIVE STOOL
Performed: Mon-Fri
Turn Around Time: 2-5 days
CPT Codes: 82710
Performed By: Referral Lab
Notes: 1. Get collection containers from Lab. Unable to share timed specimens. 2. Prefer 48 or 72 hour collectiion; 24 hour or random collection is acceptable. 3. For 3 days prior to and during the collection period: a. Patient should be on a fat-controlled diet (100-150 g fat per day). b. No laxataives (particularly mineral oil and castor oil) c. No synthetic fat substitues (eg, Olestra) or fat-blocking nutritional supplements. 4. The use of diaper rash ointments will falsely elevate test results. Discontinue use during collection period. 5. Barium interferes with test procedure; a waiting period of 48 hours before stool collection analysis is recommended. 6. A separate order and collection should take place if stool bicarbonate, calcium, chloride, magnesium, osmolality, pH, postassium, sodium, zinc, or any microbiology testing is desired.
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Fat
Components
| Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
| Fat Quant, STL |
ELISA |
|
0 - 17 |
Not Established |
Not Established |
|
| _EMPTY |
|
|
- >=18 |
2 |
7 |
g fat/24 hrs |
| _EMPTY |
|
|
- All ages |
0 |
19 |
% fat |
Specimen Requirements
| Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
| Stool |
Sterile Cup |
5 g |
|
1. For a timed collection, the entire collection is required. All containers must be sent together. The entire collection must contain at least 5 g.
2. For a random collection, a minimum of 5 g (do not send entire collection) is required.
3. The number of containers sent sould be indicated on the labels (1 of 4, for example).
4. Length of collection period is required.
|
Refrigerated |
|