Methodology
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
Synonyms
Lidids, Stool; Split Fats; Unesterfied Fatty Acids; Fecal Fat, Quantitative
Specimen Type
Stool
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01498
Lab Test Days
Sunday-Thursday
Standard TAT
1-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-20 gm 24 Hour, 48 Hour or 72 Hour Stool
Container Type
Timed Stool Collection Container
Collection Instructions
Patient should be on a diet including 100 grams of fat per day for 3 days prior to collection and during collection period. 20 gm Homogenized stool, 20 gm 24 hour stool, 48 hour stool, or Random stool are also acceptable. Send entire collection sample-Use a 1 gallon, plastic leak-proof container with screw cap. Record total collection time (24, 48, or 72 Hour) and weight on container. If entire collection is sent to the lab will verify weight of sample. Keep refrigerated during collection. Do not submit specimen in metal paint cans, as processing poses a safety hazard. Specimens received in paint cans will be rejected.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=4 Days; Refrigerated=6 Days; Frozen=14 Days
Rejection Criteria
Paint cans
Test Volume Required
20 gm Stool
Minimum Test Volume
3 gm Stool
Processing Instructions
Send entire collection sample-Use a 1 gallon, plastic leak-proof container with screw cap. Indicate total collection time (24, 48, or 72 Hour) and weight in comments, on specimen and batch sheet. Do not submit specimen in metal paint cans, as processing poses a safety hazard. Specimens received in paint cans will be rejected.
CPT Codes
82710
Revised
03-23-20
Initials
SL
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