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Lab Test Dictionary

pH, Stool


Synonyms

Reducing Substance, Stool

Specimen Type

Stool, Random

Performing Lab

RCHSD Urinalysis


Epic ID

LAB109

Lab Test Days

Daily

Standard TAT

2 Hours

Stat TAT

1 Hour


Collection Information

Specimen Required

1 gram or 1 mL of fresh, loose, or pasty stool

Container Type

Sterile Container

Collection Instructions

Avoid contamination with urine. Send to laboratory within 1 hour of collection. Freeze specimen immediately if testing cannot be performed within one hour of collection.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 1 Hour; Refrigerated: 2 Hours; Frozen: 60 Days

Rejection Criteria

Specimen contaminated with urine; Formed stool; Specimens received one hour after collection or not frozen immediately upon collection

Test Volume Required

1 gram or 1 mL of fresh, loose, or pasty stool

Minimum Test Volume

1 gram or 1 mL of fresh, loose, or pasty stool


Revised

08-13-18

Initials

SL