Reducing Substance, Feces, RefLab, Mayo
Alternate Names
Stool sugar, fecal sugar
SoftLab Order Code
UREDF
Epic Order Name
Reducing Substance, Feces, RefLab, Mayo
Epic Order ID
LAB4163
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Fecal/Stool
Collection Container
Sterile container
Collecting Volume
3g
Minimum Collecting Volume
2g
Storage or Stability
Frozen
Causes for Rejection
Urine and feces mixed
Feces collected in any preservative or fixative
Feces collected in any preservative or fixative
Instructions
- Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered, with the exception of CALPR / Calprotectin, Feces. If only a single specimen is collected, it must be split prior to transport to Mayo.
- Single samples may be submitted by the patient. Please place any additional test labels on the cup or in the bag with the specimen. The specimen can be separated upon receipt at the Raleigh Reference lab.
- Testing cannot be added on to a previously collected specimen once submitted to Mayo.