Stool pH

Message

random liquid or soft stool specimen collected in sterile plastic container or stool specimen container following instructions below: Adult and older children: Collect specimen by passing feces into plastic wrap stretched loosely over toilet bowl. Transfer 5 gm of stool specimen into container . Young children and infants wearing diapers: Diaper should be lined with clean plastic wrap to prevent absorption. A pediatric urine bag can be attached to the child to ensure that the stool specimen is not contaminated with urine. Transfer 5 gm of stool specimen from diaper to the plastic container . Do not submit the diaper itself.

Test Code

LAB109 STLPH

Alias/See Also

STLPH

CPT Codes
83986

Includes

@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@

Instructions

Minimum Testing Volume: 1.0 gm Stool Transport Temperature: Frozen Stability: Ambient: 4 hoursRefrigerated : 24 hoursFrozen: 60 days Causes for Rejection: Received thawedFecal specimens received in paint can

Report Available

6-Days

Clinical Significance

1230170533

Last Updated: May 18, 2026

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