Reducing Substances, Stool QRSF

Method(s) Benedict's Solution
Specimen Required
Collect

Stool.

Transport

10 grams random stool frozen (Min: 3 grams).

* Collection Instructions *

  • Collect fresh stool in a plastic, leak-proof container.
  • Adult and older children patients can collect specimen by passing feces into plastic wrap stretched loosely over the toilet bowl.
  • Then transfer 10 g of the stool specimen into the plastic container.
  • With young children and infants wearing diapers, the diaper should be lined with clean plastic wrap to prevent absorption.
  • A pediatric urine bag can be attached to the child to ensure that the stool specimen is not contaminated with urine.
  • Then transfer 10 g of the spool specimen from the plastic lined diaper to the plastic container.
  • Do not submit the diaper itself.
  • Freeze and transport frozen.
Stability

Ambient: 4 hours

Refrigerated: 24 hours

Frozen: 60 days

Unacceptable Conditions
  • Received thawed
  • Specimens in paint cans
Schedule Mon-Fri am: Report available: 5 days
CPTCode 84376
Notes Performing Laboratory-Quest Diagnostics-Chantilly VA
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s)
Reference Interval

Negative

No Appointment Necessary
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