The University of Iowa (UIHC)
Department of Pathology
LABORATORY SERVICES HANDBOOK

Reducing Substances
Order Code: REDUF
Epic Lab Code: LAB3975
Order Form: A-1a Miscellaneous Request or Epic Req 		  Commercial "Mail-out" Laboratory
6240 RCP
356-3527 
Specimen:
 
Feces
Collection Medium:
Feces specimen, random stool container 


Minimum:


Adult recommended minimum:  5 g stool
Adult absolute minimum:     1 g stool
Pediatric minimum:        0.5 g stool


Rejection Criteria:


Specimens with preservatives or in diapers


Delivery Instructions:


Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection.


Analytic Time:


24 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)


Reference Range:


Negative


Methodology:


Colorimetry


CPT Code:


84376


 


See Additional Information:
Specimens Requiring Immediate Delivery




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Updated: 05/24/2007

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