- YSFF
Fecal Fat, Semi-Quantitative
Specimen:
Test Code
YSFF
Specimen Name
Fecal Fat, Semi-Quantitative
Collect
Sterile Container, Fresh stool
Submit
1 cc (Min: 0.5 cc) of Fresh Stool in a Sterile Container, Refrigerated (Freeze if >48 hours)
Special Handling
Collect fresh stool in a sterile container with no preservatives. If the specimen will not be received at the lab within 48 hours, it must be frozen.
Rejection Criteria
Specimens greater than 48 hours that are not frozen. Specimens collected or sent in containers with preservatives.
Stability
Room Temperature 24 hours; Refrigerated 48 hours; Frozen 30 days
Methodology
Sudan Stain
Performed
Sunday - Saturday
Reported
1-2 days
CPT Codes
- 82705
Components
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