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Test Code FPHFL pH, Fecal

Reporting Name

pH, Fecal

Performing Laboratory

ARUP Laboratories

Specimen Type

Fecal

Specimen Required


Specimen Required


5 g of liquid, random stool. Ship frozen.

Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.


Specimen Minimum Volume

1 g

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Fecal Frozen (preferred) 14 days
  Refrigerated  14 days

Reference Values

5.0 - 8.5

Day(s) Performed

Sunday through Saturday

CPT Code Information

83986

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
FPHFL pH, Fecal 2755-7

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Z2646 pH, Fecal 2755-7

Report Available

1 to 7 days

Reject Due To

Hemolysis: Mild OK; Gross reject
Thawing: Warm reject; Cold OK
Lipemia: NA
Icterus: NA
Other: Diapers; specimens containing barium; specimens in media or preservatives; Grossly bloody specimens

NY State Approved

Yes

Method Name

Quantitative pH Indicator Strips or pH meter

Secondary ID

57309