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FECAL FATS, QUALITATIVE
Number 375
CPT Code 82705
Alias FECAL FAT, QUALITATIVE
Specimen Container Plastic Screw Cap Vial
Specimen Type Stool
Turn Around Time
Days Performed
Reference Range Normal
Alternate Specimen
Volume 3 g Stool
Stability Ambient 14 Days
Stability Refrigerated 14 Days
Stability Frozen 14 Days
Patient Preparation
Methodology
Microscopic examination following staining with Oil Red O
Limitations
Rejection Criteria
Specimen contaminated with urine and/or water; specimen on outside of container; specimen containing interfering substances (eg castor oil, bismuth, Metamucil, barium)
Additional Instructions
Performing Laboratory Reference Laboratory
TagsFATTY, FAT, STOOL, STOOL FAT, FECAL