Test Overview
Method
Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR)
Result Included
Total Weight; Duration; Total Fat/24 hr; % Fat
Aliases/Synonyms
Fecal Fat
Specimen
Specimen Type
Feces (48 or 72 hours collection)Volume
Sample Volume
Entire collection
Minimum Volume
5 g
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Specimens must be collected in containers obtained from ICL – contact Customer Service for the containers and instructions. Other containers (such as metal cans) are not acceptable. More reliable results can be obtained from a timed collection. 48 and 72 hours collections will give the most reliable results. Entire 48- or 72-hour collection is preferred. Entire 24 hours and random (minimum 5 g) collections are acceptable. Collection Instructions
Stability
| Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|
| 180 days | 180 days |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
10 days
Specimen Retention Time
7 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
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Total Weightg
-
DurationHours
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Total Fat/24 hrg Fat/24 hr≥18 y: 2 - 7 (Reference values have not been established for <18 y)
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% Fat%<20
Referral Location
Out-of-Country
Test Version
Last Updated
2019-09-30