UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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Fecal Fat, Quantitative
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| Test Code(s): |
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FFAT
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| CPT Code(s): |
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82710
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| Methodology: |
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Titrimetric
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| Days Performed: |
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Mon-Fri, as workload dictates.
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| Turnaround Time: |
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Stat: Not available stat.
Routine: 4 days.
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Specimen Requirements
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| Specimen: |
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72 hour timed stool
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| Patient Preparation: |
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Obtain pre-weighed, pre-labeled can from UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220), 263-7060.
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| Collection Instructions: |
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Collect 72 hour stool. Refrigerate during collection period.
Specimen container label MUST state date and time collection started and date and time collection finished.
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| Collection Container: |
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Preferred: Pre-weighed, pre-labeled stool collection container
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| Collection Volume: |
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Preferred: Entire collection
Pediatrics: Entire collection
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| Sample Analyzed: |
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Stool
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport entire specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220) at close of collection. Transport with coolant pack if coming from outreach location.
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| Unacceptable Criteria: |
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Samples with less than a 24 hour collection period, a random collection (single bowel movement/collection period), inadequate amount of specimen, incomplete information about collection period, contamination by foreign objects, or incorrect collection container are not acceptable.
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| Stability: |
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Refrigerated: 2 weeks
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Interpretation
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Reference Interval:
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g/day |
| 0-5 years |
0.3-2.0 |
| 6 years and up |
Up to 7 (if on a normal diet) |
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| Additional Information: |
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This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by the UWHC Clinical Laboratories. This test meets the standards for clinical testing. This test should not be regarded as investigational or for research use. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved or cleared this test; however, the FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary.
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Fecal Fat, Semiquantitative
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