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Osmolality, Fecal

Test Code
F OSMO


Alias/See Also
Fecal Osmolality
Stool Osmolality


CPT Codes
84999

Preferred Specimen
1 mL stool


Minimum Volume
0.2 mL stool


Transport Container
Plastic leakproof container


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: unacceptable
Refrigerated:unacceptable
Frozen: Not established


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Formed stool is unacceptable.


Methodology
Freezing Point Depression

Setup Schedule
Monday-Friday, Sunday afternoon


Report Available
3 days


Reference Range
None established.




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.