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Fat, Fecal Qualitative
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Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
FECFAT
Methodology
Qualitative Microscopy/Stain
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-2 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Random stool.
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 5 g stool to an unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP supply #40910). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 1 g)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Diapers. Specimens in media or preservatives.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 2 weeks
Reference Interval
Normal
Interpretive Data
Neutral fats include the monoglycerides, diglycerides, and triglycerides while split fats are the free fatty acids that are liberated from them. Impaired synthesis or secretion of pancreatic enzymes or bile may cause an increase in neutral fats while an increase in split fats suggests impaired absorption of nutrients.
Compliance Category
Standard
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
82705
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0020370 | Fat, Fecal - Neutral | 12598-9 |
| 0020371 | Fat, Fecal - Split | 2270-7 |
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Aliases
- Fatty Acid, Stool
- Fecal Fat Stain
- Neutral Fat, Stool
- Qualitative Fat
- Qualitative Stool Fat
- random fecal fat
- random stool lipids
- Stool Lipids
- Sudan III Stain, Stool
Fat, Fecal Qualitative
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