FEC FAT QL
Fat, Fecal, Qualitative
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3846
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
1. The patient should be on a diet containing at least 60 grams of fat.
2. The patient should NOT use suppositories or mineral oil before the specimen is collected.
3. Oily material (e.g. creams, lubricants, etc.) should be avoided prior to collection.
Container Type:
Plastic screw cap vial (Fecal Swab is NOT acceptable)
Specimen Type:
Fresh random stool
Preferred Volume:
3 gm
Minimum Volume:
0.5 gm
Collection Procedure:
Do not contaminate the outside of the container and do not overfill the container.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Causes for rejection include specimen contaminated with urine and/or water, specimen on the outside of the container, or specimen containing interfering substances (e.g. castor oil, bismuth, Metamucil, barium).
CPT Codes:
82705 - Fecal Fat Qualitative (EAP 30035085)
Method:
Microscopic examination following staining with Oil Red O