Fecal Fat, 24 Hour

Test Code

FF24

Specimen Name

Fecal Fat, 24 Hour

CPT Codes

  • 82710

Collect

Timed Stool Collection Kit (1)

Stability

Refrigerated 4 days

Volume

24 Hour Stool in Timed Stool Collection Kit

Minimum Volume

Performed

Performed Sunday through Saturday - Reported 2-3 days

Components

Additional Information

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.

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