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HelpEpic Code LAB1230004 pH, Fecal
Test Name Alias
XPHFE | FPHFL | FEC-PH
Collection Instructions
Specimen Collection: Stool
Container(s): Sterile Container
Preferred Volume to Collect: 5.0 mL
Minimum Volume to Collect: 1 g
Collection Instructions:
- No preservative
- Patient home collection guide link
- Transfer 5 g stool to an unpreserved stool transport vial and freeze immediately
Specimen Transport Temperature
Frozen
Rejection Criteria
- Diapers
- Specimens containing barium
- Specimens in media or preservatives
- Grossly bloody specimens.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 1 hour
Refrigerated: 2 weeks
Frozen: 2 weeks
Test Frequency
Available Sun-Sat, reported in 1-3 days after receipt at ARUP Lab
Reference Range
5.0-8.5
Performing Department
Send out to ARUP Ref. Lab
Performing Department Laboratory Location
REFERRAL SEND OUTS
Methodology
Colorimetric Indicator paper
CPT
83986
CDM Code
3018398605
Epic Test ID
123010452
LOINC
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0020518 | pH, Fecal | 2755-7 |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Reviewed Date
4/2/2025 - Added to catalog