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0060185
Electrolytes, Fecal
FEC LYTES
Ordering Recommendation
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
24-hour or random liquid stool.
Specimen Preparation
Mix well and transfer a 5 g aliquot of 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: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month
Methodology
Quantitative Ion-Selective Electrode
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-2 days
Reference Interval
Not established.
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
84999; 84302; 82438
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0020379 | Sodium, Stool | 15207-4 |
| 0020380 | Potassium, Stool | 15202-5 |
| 0020381 | Chloride, Stool | 15158-9 |
* 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
- Electrolytes, Feces
- Fecal Electrolytes
Electrolytes, Fecal
