| Methodology: |
Gravimetric
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
2-3 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: 72-hour stool collection; 48- and 24-hour stool collections are also acceptable. Refrigerate during collection.
Transport: 20 mL (20 g) homogenized aliquot from entire stool collection, frozen. See instructions in the front section of this User's Guide. (See ARUP supply # 40910)
Remarks: Include time of collection, total weight of collection, and amount of any D.I. water added to make homogenate.
Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens containing media or preservative. Containers larger than 500 mL (500 g) will be rejected and discarded.
Stability: Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 96 hours; Frozen: 2 weeks
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