Fat, Fecal Quantitative 72-Hour Collection (Includes Homogenization)
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:72-hour stool. Refrigerate during collection. Provide patient a Timed Stool Collection Kit (RDL supply #44192) available online through eSupply using RDL Connectâ„¢ or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474. Specimen Preparation:Refer to instructions in Stool Collection-Timed Specimens (24, 48, 72 Hours) under Specimen Handling at http://www.RDLlab.com. Submit entire 72-hour stool collection in an RDL approved transport container(s) provided in kit using additional containers as needed for the full collection (available separately, RDL supply #28077). (Min: 4 g) Storage/Transport Temperature:Frozen. 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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