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HelpTest Code LAB1232642 Fat, Fecal Qualitative
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratories
Specimen Required
Random Stool
Transfer 5 g stool to an unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP supply #40910). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 1 g)
Specimen Stability Information
Transport: Frozen.
Stability: Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 2 weeks
Reject Due To
Diapers. Specimens in media or preservatives.
Day(s) Performed
Sun-Sat
Method Name
Qualitative Microscopy/Stain
CPT Code Information
82705
Interpretation
Neutral fats include the monoglycerides, diglycerides, and triglycerides while split fats are the free fatty acids that are liberated from them. Impaired synthesis or secretion of pancreatic enzymes or bile may cause an increase in neutral fats while an increase in split fats suggests impaired absorption of nutrients.
Secondary ID
- Fatty Acid, Stool
- Fecal Fat Stain
- Neutral Fat, Stool
- Qualitative Fat
- Qualitative Stool Fat
- random fecal fat
- random stool lipids
- Stool Lipids
- Sudan III Stain, Stool
LOINC Code Information
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0020370 | Fat, Fecal - Neutral | 12598-9 |
| 0020371 | Fat, Fecal - Split | 2270-7 |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds
Reference Values
Normal