Reducing Substances

Label Mnemonic:	REDUF
Epic code:	LAB3975
Downtime form:	Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery

Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593

Specimen(s):

Feces

Collection Medium:

Sterile Container

Minimum:

Recommended Minimum: 5 g stool
Absolute Minimum: 1 g stool

Rejection Criteria:

Diapers. Stool containing barium. Specimens in media or preservatives.

Delivery Instructions:

Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection. Critical to freeze immediately.

Turn Around Time:

1-2 days upon receipt at reference laboratory

Reference Range:

Normal

Note: Normal = negative or trace. Abnormal = 1+ through 4+

Methodology:

Qualitative Colorimetry

CPT Code:

84376