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Cathartic Laxatives Profile, Stool

Test Code
3141


CPT Codes
83735,&nbsp;84100<br /> &nbsp;**This&nbsp;test&nbsp;is&nbsp;not&nbsp;available&nbsp;for&nbsp;New&nbsp;York&nbsp;patient&nbsp;testing.**

Includes
Magnesium, Phosphorus


Preferred Specimen
10 grams of stool submitted in an acid washed, metal-free container


Minimum Volume
10 grams


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days


Methodology
Ion Coupled Plasma/Optical Emission Spectrophotometry (ICP/OES)

Setup Schedule
Set up: As needed; Report available: 8 days


Clinical Significance
Compliance or abuse monitoring (laxative). Not for clinical diagnostic purposes.


Performing Laboratory
NMS Labs
200 Welsh Rd
Horsham, PA 19044


Last Updated: November 6, 2024


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.