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0020518
pH, Fecal
FEC-PH
Ordering Recommendation
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Stool.
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 5 g stool to an unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP Supply #40910) and freeze immediately. 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 containing barium. Specimens in media or preservatives. Grossly bloody specimens.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated:2 weeks; Frozen: 2 weeks
Methodology
Colorimetric Indicator paper
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-3 days
Reference Interval
5.0-8.5
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Standard
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
83986
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0020518 | pH, Fecal | 2755-7 |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Aliases
- fecal pH
- Stool pH
pH, Fecal
