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Fat, Fecal Qualitative

Test Code
37975


CPT Codes
82705<br /> Limited Access Code

Preferred Specimen
5 grams random stool submitted in an unpreserved stool transport vial


Minimum Volume
1 gram


Transport Container
Stool transport vial


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 1 hour
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Diapers • Specimens in media or preservatives


Methodology
Qualitative Microscopy/Stain

Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 1-2 days


Reference Range
Normal




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