Sodium, Fecal

0020379
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Standard
Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
FE-NA
Methodology

Quantitative Ion-Selective Electrode

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

Within 48 hours

New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect

Liquid random stool.

Specimen Preparation

Transfer a 5 g stool to an unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP Supply #40910). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 1 g) Do not add saline or water to liquefy specimen.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions

Formed or viscous stool.

Remarks
Stability

Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 6 months

Reference Interval

A reference range has not been established for fecal specimens.

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)

Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes

84302

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Components
Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0020379 Sodium, Stool 15207-4
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Aliases
  • Na fecal
Sodium, Fecal