Fecal Fat 72 Hour FAT72
Synonyms |
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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name |
Fecal Fat 72 Hour |
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name |
Fecal Fat 72 Hour |
EPIC Order Name |
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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. |
Specimen Type |
Stool |
Container |
Stool Container |
Collection Instructions |
Container/Tube: Use 1 gallon, with screw-cap, supplied by Northwell |
Transport Instructions |
Refrigerated |
Specimen Stability |
5 Days Room Temperature |
Methodology |
Extraction/spectrophotometry |
Days Performed |
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Performing Laboratory |
LabCorp |
CPT |
82710 |
PDM |
5900566 |
Result Interpretation0 to 18 years: 0.0-3.1 g/24 hours |
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Forms |
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