Ordering Recommendation
May suggest that a reducing substance is present in stool.
Mnemonic
FEC RED
Methodology
Qualitative Colorimetry
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-2 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Stool.
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 5 g stool to an unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP Supply #40910) available online through eSupply using ARUP ConnectTM or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 1 g)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Diapers. Stool containing barium. Specimens in media or preservatives.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 week
Reference Interval
Normal
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Standard
Note
Normal= negative or trace. Abnormal= 1+ through 4+
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
84376
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
3002515 | Reducing Substances - Fecal | 11060-1 |
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Aliases
- Stool reducing substances
Reducing Substances - Fecal