Biomarkers · Chemical
Fats, Total, Stool
- LOINC codes
- 42668-4
- Tests that measure Fats, Total, Stool
- Labcorp 2
Tests
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Labcorp 2 tests
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Fecal Fat, Qualitative 001677
2 analytes · Stool · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 4 - 6 days
Labcorp catalog pageMethod and collection
- Method
- Microscopic examination following staining with Oil Red O
- Preparation
- Patient should be on a diet containing at least 60 g of fat. The patient should not use suppositories or mineral oil before the specimen is collected. Oily material (eg, creams, lubricants, etc) should be avoided prior to collection of the specimen.
- Collection
- Do not contaminate outside of container; do not overfill container.
- Reference notes
- • Total fats (neutral fats, soaps, and fatty acids): Normal (<100 droplets/hpf) • Neutral fats: Normal (<60 droplets/hpf)
Fecal Fat and Muscle Fibers, Qualitative 049684
3 analytes · Stool · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 4 - 7 days
Labcorp catalog pageMethod and collection
- Method
- Microscopic examination following staining with Oil Red O. Only fibers with identifiable cross striations are counted.
- Preparation
- Patient is required to eat adequate amounts of red meat for 24 to 72 hours before testing. Specimens obtained with a warm saline enema or Fleet® Phospho-Soda® are acceptable. Specimens obtained with mineral oil, bismuth, or magnesium compounds are unsatisfactory. Barium procedures or laxatives should be avoided for one week prior to collection of the specimen.
- Collection
- Do not contaminate outside of container; do not overfill container.
- Reference notes
- • Total fats (neutral fats, soaps, and fatty acids): Normal (<100 droplets/hpf) • Neutral fats: Normal (<60 droplets/hpf) • Muscle fibers: Normal (<10 fibers/hpf)
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LOINC 42668-4
Regenstrief Institute codes that identify the same result across labs.
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