Osmolality
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Osmolality, Feces
Test ID: OSMO FEC
Test
Method
Spectrophotometric
Report Includes
Specimens
Feces (liquid)
Test Version
10-Nov-2022
Specimen
Specimens
Feces (liquid)
Collection Containers
Sterile container
Sample Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and send cold or frozen
Stability
| Ambient | 4 hours |
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| Refrigerated | 1 week |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Rejection Criteria
| Specimen | Formed feces |
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Test Version
10-Nov-2022
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Spectrophotometric
Turnaround Time
2 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
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| Osmolality | mosmol/kg |
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No reference range established for feces and should be interpreted in conjunction with other clinical findings
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Test Version
10-Nov-2022
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
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| OSMO FEC | 63537Osmolality Fecal | mosmol/kg |
Test Version
10-Nov-2022