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Stool pH

Message
SRHC Clients:

Transport to SRH Lab with in 2 hours at room temperature or within 4 hours if refrigerated.  Do not transport this specimen through the translogic system.                                                                                                           


Test Code
STLPH


Alias/See Also
Fecal pH
Ph on Feces


Preferred Specimen
1 - 2 grams stool in clean leak-proof container


Minimum Volume
1 gram of stool


Transport Container
1-2 grams stool in clean leak-proof container


Specimen Stability


Room temperature: 4 hrs
Refrigerated: 24 hrs




Methodology

Potentiometry



Setup Schedule


Performed at Quest Diagnostics: Monday - Friday evening




Report Available


Next day
 




Reference Range
5.92 - 8.00 pH units




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.