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Qualitative Fecal Fat

Message
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Test Code
FFQL


Alias/See Also
70376;
Fat Stain,
Fecal;
Lipids Feces;
Sudan Stain,
Feces;


CPT Codes
82705

Preferred Specimen
Random stool specimen in stool container. Unpreserved.  (minimum 5 mL gram of stool)


Transport Container
Sterile Container


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = 1 day
Refrigerated = 3 days
Frozen = n/a


Methodology
Microscopic

Setup Schedule
Sunday - Wednesday - Friday
BS


Report Available
3 days


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 numbers of neutral fat globules may indicate steatorrhea.


Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439



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.