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OSMOLALITY, FECAL
Number 637
CPT Code 84999
Alias
Specimen Container Plastic Screw Cap Vial
Specimen Type Stool
Turn Around Time
Days Performed
Reference Range Contact Laboratory
Alternate Specimen
Volume 15 mL Liquid Stool
Stability Ambient Unstable
Stability Refrigerated Unstable
Stability Frozen Preferred
Patient Preparation
Methodology
Freezing point depression
Limitations
Rejection Criteria
Stool not liquid; stool contaminated with urine; paint can submitted
Additional Instructions
Performing Laboratory Reference Laboratory
TagsHYPERNATREMIA, MANNITOL