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Fecal Fat, Qualitative

Order Code
001677
CPT
82705
Test Details
Synonyms

Fatty Acid, Stool, Qualitative Fat

TAT

10 days

Methodology

Microscopic examination following staining with Oil Red O

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Identifies presence of fat in stool. Screens for steatorrhea and malabsorption.

Specimen Type

Random Stool

Volume

3 g

Specimen Container

Plastic screw-cap vial

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Order Code
001677
CPT
82705
Test Details
Synonyms

Fatty Acid, Stool, Qualitative Fat

TAT

10 days

Methodology

Microscopic examination following staining with Oil Red O

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Identifies presence of fat in stool. Screens for steatorrhea and malabsorption.

Specimen Type

Random Stool

Volume

3 g

Specimen Container

Plastic screw-cap vial

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days