Qualitative Fecal Fat
Test Summary
Results may indicate malabsorption or maldigestion. False positive results can occur due to mineral oil or castor oil present in the specimen. Large numbers of neutral fat globules may indicate steatorrhea.
Aliases
- Fat Stain, Fecal
- Lipids Feces
- Sudan Stain, Feces
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Random stool specimen in stool container. Unpreserved. (minimum 5 gram of stool)
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Sterile Container
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 1 day
- Refrigerated = 3 days
- Frozen = n/a
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
FFQL
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB191
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 82705
Billing Code
- 300231
CPT Statement
Methodology
Microscopic Evaluation
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Molecular/Serology
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Wednesday, Friday; BS; Reports available: 3 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Random stool specimen in stool container. Unpreserved. (minimum 5 gram of stool)
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Sterile Container
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 1 day
- Refrigerated = 3 days
- Frozen = n/a
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Microscopic Evaluation
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Wednesday, Friday; BS; Reports available: 3 days