Fecal Fat, Qualitative
Test Code: 001677
Performing Lab: LabCorp
CPT Code: 82705 001
Synonym
Fatty Acid, Stool; Fecal Fat Stain; Neutral Fat, Stool; Qualitative Fat
Specimen Type
Stool (fresh random)
Specimen Container
Plastic screw-cap vial
Volume
Approximately 3 g
Minimum Volume
0.5 g(NOTE: This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)
Specimen Handling
Do NOT contaminate outside of container; do not overfill container.
Patient Prep
Patient should be on a diet containing at least 60 g of fat. The patient should not use suppositories or mineral oil before the specimen is collected. Oily material (eg, creams, lubricants, etc) should be avoided prior to collection of the specimen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimen contaminated with urine and/or water; specimen on outside of container; specimen containing interfering substances (eg, castor oil, bismuth, Metamucil(R), barium)
Temperature
Refrigerate at 2(degrees)C to 8(degrees)C.
Methodology
Microscopic examination following staining with Oil Red O
Stability
Room Temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
| Result Code | Result Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 016691 | Fats, Neutral | 12598-9 |
| 016709 | Fats, Total | 42668-4 |
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