pH, Stool
Alternate Names
010991 LC, Fecal pH
SoftLab Order Code
PHFE
Epic Order Name
PH, STOOL, REF LAB LC 010991
Epic Order ID
LAB109
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Stool
Collection Container
Sterile container
Collecting Volume
1g
Minimum Collecting Volume
0.5g
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated
Causes for Rejection
Specimen contaminated with urine; specimen on outside of container
Patient Preparation
Barium procedures and laxatives should be avoided for one week prior to collection of the specimen.