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Stool pH

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Sample Requirements
Sample Requirements
Order Code
490950
CPT
83986
Test Details
TAT

24 hours

Methodology

Nitrazine (Phenaphthazine) paper

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Measures stool acidity. Used in carbohydrate malabsorption or infections.

Specimen Type

Stool

Volume

1g

Specimen Container

Sterile container

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
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3
Order Code
490950
CPT
83986
Test Details
TAT

24 hours

Methodology

Nitrazine (Phenaphthazine) paper

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Measures stool acidity. Used in carbohydrate malabsorption or infections.

Specimen Type

Stool

Volume

1g

Specimen Container

Sterile container

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
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3