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Chloride, Fecal

Test Code
FECL


CPT Codes
82438

Preferred Specimen
5 g liquid random stool (no preservative)


Minimum Volume
1 g liquid random stool (no preservative)


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


Transport Container
Streile screw cap container


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


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


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Formed or viscous stool


Methodology
Ion-Selective Electrode

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Reports within 48 hours 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.