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| FECAL FAT, QUALITATIVE |
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| Alternate Names: | None |
| Test Includes: | Microscopic examination of stool for fecal lipids |
| Performed: | Daily |
| Turnaround Time: | 24 Hours |
| Container / Specimen Requirements |
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| Container / Tube: | Clean screw cap container |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 g |
| Special Handling or Timing of Specimen: | Test performed at NHRMC only. |
| Preparation of Patient: | None |
| Reference Range: | Normal |
| Causes for Specimen Rejection: | Improper labeling. Specimen container must not be contaminated on the outside. Specimens must be delivered to the laboratory within 30 minutes of collection. |
| Microbiology Specimen Rejection Policy: | Click here for policy |
| CareManager Test Group: CareManager Name/Alias: |
MLAB fat |
| Specimen Labeling: | Click here for policy |
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