Stool Phenolphthalein

Synonyms

• FECAL
• FECES
• LAB425
• PHENOLPHTHALEIN, STOOL

Cerner Name

Phenolphthalein Feces

Clinical Info

The test is used to detect laxative abuse.

Specimen Sources

Per Rectum Per Stoma

Specimen Types

Stool

Specimen Volume

10 gm random stool ( 5 grams min)

Container

Stool Container

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Sterile stool container
Specimen: 10 gm random stool ( 5 grams min)
Transport Temperature: Frozen

Transport Instructions

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Colorimetric

Days Performed

Performing Laboratories

Quest Diagnostics' Nichols Institute, Inc. - Chantilly

CPT

84311

PDM

1559017

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms