| Methodology: |
Freezing Point Depression
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 24 hours
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Liquid stool.
Storage/Transport Temperature: 5 mL aliquot of liquid stool in a clean unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP Supply #40910), frozen. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Remarks: CRITICAL FROZEN. Stool must be liquid. Do not add saline or water to liquefy sample.
Unacceptable Conditions: Formed stools.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 month
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