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Osmolality, Fecal

Test Code
FEOSMO


CPT Codes
84999

Preferred Specimen
5 g LIQUID STOOL (no preservative)


Instructions
Stool must be liquid. Do not add saline or water to liquefy sample. Viscous or formed stools will be rejected.


Transport Container
Sterile screw top container


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 1 month


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Formed stool. Specimens in media or preservatives.


Methodology
Freezing Point Depression

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Reports within one day of receipt at ARUP Laboratories.


Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratories



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.