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HelpTest ID NBLD0138 Fecal Fat Screen
AKA
Fat Stain, Stool, Sudan Stain, Stool, Stool Fecal, Fat Stool
Specimen Type/Requirements
Specimen: Fresh Stool. Collect random stool in a clean, dry container.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | |
| Minimum Volume | 1 teaspoon |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | N/A | |
| Refrigerated | 72 hours | Preferred for Transport |
| Frozen | 7 days |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Friday
Methodology
Microscopy – Sudan III Fat Stain
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Fargo-Microbiology
CPT
89125
Interface Build Information
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 17324 | Neutral Fat |
| 17325 | Total Fat |
Report Available
1-3 days