UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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Fecal Reducing Substances
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| Test Code(s): |
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FRSB / XFRS
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| CPT Code(s): |
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81005, 83986
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| Test Description: |
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Test Component: pH, sucrose and reducing substances.
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| Methodology: |
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Reducing Sugar, pH Meter
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| Days Performed: |
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Mon-Fri, dayshift, 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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Loose stool
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| Collection Instructions: |
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Collect random stool specimen. Freeze immediately.
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| Collection Container: |
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Preferred: Sterile screw cap container
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| Collection Volume: |
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Preferred: 5 mL
Pediatrics: 5 mL
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| Sample Analyzed: |
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Stool water
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| Volume Required: |
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Preferred: 5 mL
Pediatrics: 5 mL
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| Specimen Processing: |
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Freeze immediately.
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220). Transport frozen specimen on dry ice if coming from outreach location.
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| Unacceptable Criteria: |
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Specimens not frozen immediately or specimens that are too dry are not acceptable.
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Interpretation
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Reference Interval:
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| Age 0 days and up: |
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| pH: |
6.0-7.5 |
| Reducing substances: |
negative |
| Sucrose: |
negative |
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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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Reducing Substances, Fecal
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