Fecal Fat, Quantitative Build info
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Procedure Name |
FECAL FAT 72 HOUR |
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Procedure Master Number |
LAB11064 |
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Procedure ID |
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Clinical Info |
In malabsorption syndromes, notably pancreatic insufficiency and Whipple disease, steatorrhea is a prominent feature. Fecal fats can be useful in diagnosis of cystic fibrosis, chronic pancreatitis, neoplasia, or stone obstruction. Also useful in regional enteritis, celiac disease, sprue, and the atrophy of malnutrition. |
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Specimen Sources |
Rectum | ||||||||||||||||
Specimen Types |
Stool | ||||||||||||||||
Container |
Stool Container |
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Collection Instructions |
Container/Tube: Use 1 gallon, with screw-cap, supplied by Northwell |
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Specimen Volume |
Stool specimen 72 Hr collection ( Collections of 24 or 48 hours are not recommended since results are subject to greater variability.) |
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Transport Instructions |
Refrigerated |
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Specimen Stability |
5 Days Room Temperature |
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Methodology |
Extraction/spectrophotometry |
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Days Performed |
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Performing Laboratory |
LabCorp |
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CPT |
82710 |
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PDM |
5900566 | ||||||||||||||||
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