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Lab Test Dictionary

Fecal Lipids, Total (455)

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