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Fecal Fat, Qualitative : 3967
Test CodeFFATQL or 3967
CPT Codes
82705
Transport Container
Collect approximately 5 grams of semi‐solid to solid stool or approximately 5 mL of liquid stool and transfer to properly labeled leak‐proof container.
Transport sample frozen.
Transport sample frozen.
Transport Temperature
Frozen.
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Microscopic examination of stained smear
Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday
Report Available
1-4 days
Reference Range
Normal
Clinical Significance
Results may indicate malabsorption or maldigestion. False positive results can occur due to mineral oil or castor oil present in the specimen. Large number of neutral fat globules may indicate steatorrhea.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
