Fat, Fecal Quantitative, Homogenized Aliquot
| CPT Code(s): | 82710 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation:The patient should be on a diet consisting of 50 to 150 g of fat per day for 3 days prior to the study. Non-absorbable fat substitutes, such as Olestra, should be avoided prior to collection. Collect:24, 48, or 72-hour stool collection. Refrigerate during collection. Specimen Preparation:Weigh entire collection. Homogenize entire collection (using a graduated cylinder, add sufficient water to give "milk shake" consistency) and aliquot 20 mL (20 g) to a clean, unpreserved vial (RDL supply #40910). (Min: 5 mL) Collection can be obtained using a Timed Stool Collection Kit (RDL supply #44192). Additional containers may be used as needed (RDL supply #28077). Available online through eSupply using RDL Connect™ or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474. A homogenized aliquot should be made and submitted from these collection containers. Refer to instructions in Stool Collection-Timed Specimens (24, 48, 72 Hours) under Specimen Handling at www.RDLlab.com. Storage/Transport Temperature: Stability:Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 4 days; Frozen: 2 weeks |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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