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Osmolality, Feces

Test ID: OSMO FEC

Test

Method

Spectrophotometric

Report Includes

Osmolality

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
Refrigerated 1 week
Frozen 6 months

Rejection Criteria

Specimen Formed feces

Test Version

10-Nov-2022

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Spectrophotometric

Turnaround Time

2 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Osmolality mosmol/kg
  • Not available for feces
No reference range established for feces and should be interpreted in conjunction with other clinical findings

Test Version

10-Nov-2022

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
OSMO FEC 63537Osmolality Fecal mosmol/kg

Test Version

10-Nov-2022