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
Alternative Collection Container
Sterile 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.