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Neutral Fat
MessageThis test is part of a Fecal Fat.
Please freeze specimen if a delay in testing of greater than 24 hours is expected.
Test Code
NFAT
Preferred Specimen
Fresh Random Stool
Other Acceptable Specimens
none
Transport Container
Sterile Specimen Container
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or 2-8 degrees Celsius
Specimen Stability
24 hours
Methodology
Manual
Setup Schedule
Daily on Receipt
Report Available
Upon Completion of Analysis
Reference Range
Very few, if any, stained droplets per high power field of neutral fats
Clinical Significance
Steatorrhea is the pathological increase of fecal fat. Steatorrhea is a major sign of general malabsorption.