| Methodology: |
Colorimetry
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 24 hours
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| Specimen Required: |
Patient Prep: Contact lab about patient diet.
Collect: Stool.
Storage/Transport Temperature: 5 g aliquot of stool in a clean unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP Supply #40910), frozen. (Min: 1 g)
Remarks: Gastric specimens: Refer to test Occult Blood, Gastric, (0060310).
Unacceptable Conditions: Stool in preservatives.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 36 hours; Frozen: 3 days
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