ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

pH, Fecal : 0020518

Mnemonic: FEC-PH

Methodology: pH Indicator Strips or pH meter
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-2 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Unpreserved stool.

Storage/Transport Temperature: 5 g of stool in a clean unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP Supply #40910), frozen. (Min: 1 g)

Remarks: Freeze immediately.

Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens collected following a barium enema. Formed stool. Stool in preservatives.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 36 hours; Frozen: 1 week
Reference Interval:
5.0-8.5
CPT Code(s): 83986
Cross References: Fecal pH, Stool pH
 
 

 

 

 
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