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Electrolytes, Feces

Test Code
31595X


Includes
Chloride, Potassium, Sodium (feces)


Preferred Specimen
10 mL liquid stool


Instructions
Keep refrigerated during collection.


Transport Container
Plastic, leakpoof container


Specimen Stability
 Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 6 months


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Liquid stool is the only acceptable specimen.


Report Available
Next day


Reference Range
Not established


Clinical Significance
 Useful in evaluating electrolyte loss in diarrhea and malabsorption states.




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