Test Overview
Method
Spectrophotometry
Result Included
Sodium; Potassium; Chloride
Aliases/Synonyms
Chloride; Potassium; Sodium
Specimen
Specimen Type
Feces (liquid)Containers
Collection Containers
Sterile container
Volume
Sample Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and send cold or frozen
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| 8 hours | 1 week | 3 months |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Formed feces |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
2 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Sodiummmol/LNot available for feces
Comment
No reference range established for feces and should be interpreted in conjunction with other clinical findings
-
Potassiummmol/LNot available for feces
Comment
No reference range established for feces and should be interpreted in conjunction with other clinical findings
-
Chloridemmol/LNot available for feces
Comment
No reference range established for feces and should be interpreted in conjunction with other clinical findings
Referral Location
Canada
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELYTES F | Sodium Fecal Random | 63534 | mmol/L |
| Potassium Fecal Random | 63535 | mmol/L | |
| Chloride Fecal Random | 63536 | mmol |
Test Version
Last Updated
2022-11-10