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Potassium, Fecal

Order Code
820610
CPT
84999
Test Details
TAT

14 days

Methodology

Quantitative ion-selective electrode

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Assesses potassium loss via stool. Used in chronic diarrhea evaluation.

Specimen Type

24 hour or random stool

Volume

5 g

Specimen Container

Stool container (Para Pak-White)

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
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 180 days
Order Code
820610
CPT
84999
Test Details
TAT

14 days

Methodology

Quantitative ion-selective electrode

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Assesses potassium loss via stool. Used in chronic diarrhea evaluation.

Specimen Type

24 hour or random stool

Volume

5 g

Specimen Container

Stool container (Para Pak-White)

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
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 180 days