#ExistMethodology>
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pH Indicator Strips or pH meter
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#ExistPerformed>
| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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#ExistReported>
| Reported: |
1-2 days
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#ExistSpecRequirements>
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#ExistCollect>Collect: Unpreserved stool.
*ExistCollect>
#ExistSPECTRANSPORT>Storage/Transport Temperature: 5 g of stool in a clean unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP Supply #40910), frozen. (Min: 1 g)
*ExistSPECTRANSPORT>
#ExistRemarks>Remarks: Freeze immediately.
*ExistRemarks>
#ExistConditions>Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens collected following a barium enema. Formed stool. Stool in preservatives.
*ExistConditions>
#ExistStability>Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 36 hours; Frozen: 1 week *ExistStability>
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*ExistSpecRequirements>
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