Fecal Fat, Qualitative, Random Stool, RefLab
Alternate Names
LC 001677; Fatty Acid, Stool; Neutral Fat, Stool
SoftLab Order Code
FATQ
Epic Order Name
Fecal Fat, Qualitive, (Random Stool) Reflab 001677
Epic Order ID
LAB3835
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Stool - Fresh Random
Collection Container
Sterile container - screw cap vial
Collecting Volume
3g
Minimum Collecting Volume
0.5g (will not permit repeat testing)
Storage or Stability
Ambient
Causes for Rejection
Specimen contaminated with urine and/or water; specimen on outside of container; specimen containing interfering substances (eg, castor oil, bismuth, Metamucil®, barium)
Patient Preparation
Patient should be on a diet containing at least 60 g of fat. The patient should not use suppositories or mineral oil before the specimen is collected. Oily material (eg, creams, lubricants, etc) should be avoided prior to collection of the specimen.