| Methodology: |
Ion-Selective Electrode
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 48 hours
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Liquid stool.
Storage/Transport Temperature: 5 g aliquot from well-mixed, 24-hour or random stool in a clean unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP Supply #40910), at 2-8°C. (Min: 1 g)
Remarks: Stool must be liquid. Do not add saline or water to liquefy specimen.
Unacceptable Conditions: Formed stool.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month
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