Electrolytes, Feces
Order Name
ELECT FEC
Test Number: 3605725
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 3605725
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Potassium Stool
|
Ion-Selective Electrode | 15202-5 |
|
Sodium Stool
|
Ion-Selective Electrode | 15207-4 |
|
Chloride Stool
|
Ion-Selective Electrode | 15158-9 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 10gm (1gm) | Timed Stool 24hr | Stool Specimen Container, Large for 24 or 72 hour Collections (White) | Frozen |
| Alternate 1 | 10gm (1gm) | Stool, Random | Stool specimen container | Frozen |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Sterile continer Specimen Storage: Refrigerated Specimen Collection: Stool must be liquid. Do not use saline or water to liquify sample. Special Instructions: Testing referred to ARUP TC 60185 Specimen Stability: Ambient: Unacceptable, Refrigerated : 1 week, Frozen: 1 month |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 4 - 8 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 827678 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 827678 |
| CPT Code(s) | 82438; 84999; 84302 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |