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2055

Osmolality, Stool

Specimen:Collect:
  • Random Stool in Sterile Specimen Container
Submit:
  • 5 gm (Min:1 gm) Random Stool in Sterile Specimen Container. Submit Frozen.
Special Handling:
  • Critical Frozen
  • Must be liquid stool.
Rejection Criteria:
  • Formed Stool
Stability:Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology:
  • Freezing Point
Performed:Mon-Fri
Reported:1-3 Day(s)
CPT Codes:
  • 84999
Interpretive Data:General Reference Range : 275-300 mOsm/Kg
Please note Reference Range updated as of 10/31/2016.
Components:
  • 2055 - OSMOLALITY, STOOL
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