Reducing Substances - Fecal RSF
Method(s) | Qualitative Colorimetry |
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Specimen Required | |
Collect | 5 g stool to an unpreserved stool transport vial. |
Transport | Transport frozen. |
Remarks | Normal = negative or trace |
Stability | (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 weeks |
Unacceptable Conditions | Diapers. Stool containing barium. Specimens in media or preservatives. |
Schedule | Daily |
Billing Code | 5011916 |
CPTCode | 84376 |
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
Reference Interval | |
Normal |