pH Stool
Order Name
PH FEC
Test Number: 3501025
Revision Date 01/01/2013
Test Number: 3501025
Revision Date 01/01/2013
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
pH Stool
|
Dry Chemistry | 2755-7 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 10 mL (5) | Fecal/Stool | Stool specimen container | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Fresh (Less than 24 hours) random stool specimen. Specimen stability: Ambient 8 hours. Refrigerated 7 days. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-3 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful in diagnosis of carbohydrate malabsorption (usually < 5.6) and alkalinization (to detect phenolphthalein). |
| Notes | Expanded Methodology: Dry Chemistry/pH Indicator Sticks |
| CPT Code(s) | 83986 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |