ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0060724: Fat, Fecal Quantitative 24-Hour Collection (Includes Homogenization) |
| Test Mnemonic: FECQFAT 24 | |
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Methodology: Gravimetric
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: 24-hour stool. Provide patient a Timed Stool Collection Kit (ARUP Supply# 44192).
Transport: Submit entire 24-hour stool collection in an ARUP approved transport container provided in kit, frozen. Container also available separately (ARUP supply #28077) Remarks: Do not overfill container. If collection exceeds 500 mL (500 g), use separate containers. Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens containing media or preservatives. Stability: Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 96 hours; Frozen: 2 weeks |
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| Reference Interval: |
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0-5 years: 0.0-2.0 g/d 6 years and older: 0.0-6.0 g/d |