Qualitative stool fecal fat Stool for fat, qualitative Sudan black stain for stool
Test Includes
Fecal Fat, Qualitative
Methodology
Microscopic stain
Rejection Criteria
Diapers Samples submitted in preservative
Reference Range(s)
Normal
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Specimen
Stool collection container
Minimum Volume
1 gram stool
Sample Stability
1 hour room temperature 4 days refrigerated 2 weeks frozen
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Collection Instructions
5 grams random stool in a stool collection container with no preservative. Freeze within 1 hour of collection. When multiple tests are ordered, submit separate sample for this test.