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Test Code FECFAT Fecal Fat Qualitative

Additional Codes

ARUP 20385

Epic LAB8021

Performing Lab

ARUP

Methodology

Qualitative Microscopy/Stain

CPT

82705

Preferred Collection Container

Sterile Cup

Specimen Type

Random stool

Collection Volume

5 g

Minimum Collection Volume

1 g

Transport

Refrigerated to NCL, frozen from NCL to ARUP

Rejection Criteria

Diapers. Specimens in media or preservatives.

Specimen Storage and Stability

Ambient: 12 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 2 weeks

Turn Around Time

2-3 days

Lab Department

Referred Testing

Collection Instructions

Do not submit specimen in a diaper

Testing Volume

1 g

Stat Availability

No