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Fecal Fat, Qualitative

Message
Testing performed at Quest Diagnostics.


Test Code
FECAL FAT QUAL(O)


CPT Codes
82705

Preferred Specimen
5 grams or 5 mL fresh random stool collected in a plastic leak-proof container.


Patient Preparation
Patient should be on a normal diet which includes fat intake. Patient should not use castor oil, mineral oil, suppositories or barium prior to collection of specimen. Fat substitutes such as Olestra may cause interference and should be avoided.

Minimum Volume
1 g or 1 mL


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: Unacceptable

  • Refrigerated: 5 days

  • Frozen: 30 days




Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Thawed specimens • Specimens in transport media or on swabs • Samples submitted in paint cans


Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
2 days



Last Updated: September 12, 2023


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.