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Fecal Fat, Qualitative
Test CodeFEFAT
CPT Codes
82705
Includes
Neutral Fat, Split Fat
Preferred Specimen
Fresh Random Stool
Other Acceptable Specimens
none
Instructions
Freeze stool if a delay in testing of a day or more is expected .
Transport Container
Sterile Specimen Container
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
24 hours
Methodology
Manual
Setup Schedule
Daily on Receipt
Report Available
Upon Completion of Analysis
Limitations
Stool that is not fresh.
Reference Range
Very few, if any, stained droplets per high power field of neutral fats. Less than 100 tiny stained droplets per high power field of fatty acids.
Clinical Significance
Steatorrhea is the pathological increase of Fecal Fat. Steatorrhea is a major sign of general malabsorption.