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Lab Test Dictionary

Reducing Substance, Feces (5022X)

Methodology

Benedict's Solution


Specimen Type

Stool, Random

Performing Lab

Quest Chantilly


Epic ID

LAB09478

Lab Test Days

Monday-Friday

Standard TAT

2-5 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

3-10 grams Random Stool

Container Type

Sterile Container

Collection Instructions

Adult and older children patients can collect the specimen by passing feces into plastic wrap stretched loosely over the toilet bowl. Then transfer 3-10 g of the stool specimen into the plastic container. With young children and infants wearing diapers, the diaper should be lined with clean plastic wrap to prevent absorption. A pediatric urine bag can be attached to the child to ensure that the stool specimen is not contaminated with urine. Then transfer 3-10 g of the stool specimen from the plastic lined diaper to the plastic container. Do not submit the diaper itself.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Frozen-Only

Specimen Stability

Room Temp=4 Hours; Refrigerated=24 Hours; Frozen=60 Days

Rejection Criteria

Received room temp >4 hours past collection; Received refrigerated >1 day past collection; Paint cans

Test Volume Required

10 g Random Stool

Minimum Test Volume

3 g Random Stool


CPT Codes

84376


Revised

03-12-21

Initials

SL