Chloride, Fecal
Ordering Recommendation
Methodology
Quantitative Ion-Selective Electrode
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-2 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Liquid random stool.
Transfer 5 g aliquot of liquid random stool to an unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP Supply #40910). (Min: 1 g) Do not add saline or water to liquefy specimen.
Refrigerated.
Formed or viscous stool.
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval
A reference interval 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.
Modified FDA
Note
Hotline History
CPT Codes
82438
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0020381 | Chloride, Stool | 15158-9 |