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Phenolphthalein, Feces

Test Code
PHNFEC


Preferred Specimen
10 g stool collected in a sterile leak-proof container


Minimum Volume
5 g


Transport Container
Sterile plastic leak-proof container


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 7 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Received room temperature


Methodology
Colorimetric (C)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule
Pm Sunday-friday


Report Available
2-3 days


Reference Range
Negative




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.