Sodium, Fecal

0020379
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Standard

Ordering Recommendation

Mnemonic

FE-NA

Methodology

Quantitative Ion-Selective Electrode

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

1-2 days

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

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.

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