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22766 PH, Fecal

PH, Fecal
Test Code: PH-O
Synonyms/Keywords
 Stool for pH, Fecal pH​
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
Stool​ Sage Container​ ​ 1.0 mL​ 0.6 mL​ 0.5 mL​
Collection Processing Instructions
Fresh random liquid stool is the preferred specimen. Transport specimen to lab within one hour after collection. Keep specimen cool. Formed stools are acceptable but not optimal.​
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Stool​ Refrigerated​ ​36 hours
Frozen​

​1 week

​Room Temperature ​1 hour
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Marshfield​ Monday through Friday​ 1 day​ pH paper/ pH meter​
Test Information
Add "Stool specimen"; as a test comment.​
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
Marshfield​ Normal stool pH is 7.0​
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
83986​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Synonyms/Keywords
 Stool for pH, Fecal pH​
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application Description
​Centricity ​PH-Feces
​Cerner ​pH Other
If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
Stool​ Sage Container​ ​ 1.0 mL​ 0.6 mL​ 0.5 mL​
Collection Processing
Fresh random liquid stool is the preferred specimen. Transport specimen to lab within one hour after collection. Keep specimen cool. Formed stools are acceptable but not optimal.​
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Stool​ Refrigerated​ ​36 hours
Frozen​

​1 week

​Room Temperature ​1 hour
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
Marshfield​ Normal stool pH is 7.0​
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Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Marshfield​ Monday through Friday​ 1 day​ pH paper/ pH meter​
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Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
83986​ ​ ​ ​ ​
For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.