Geisinger Medical Laboratories/Geisinger Proven Diagnostics Test Catalog
ELECTROLYTES, FECES |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2211 Geisinger Epic ID: 49374 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Random liquid stool | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Specimen required: |
10 mL random liquid stool; minimum 2 mL | |
Special notes: |
Sample must be shipped frozen to minimize the risk of the container rupturing due to gas accumulation. See Specimen processing instructions. | |
SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Specimen processing instructions: |
Freeze immediately. | |
Transport temperature: |
Frozen. | |
Specimen stability: |
Frozen: 30 days. | |
Rejection criteria: |
Specimens in paint cans. Formed stool. Specimens received refrigerated. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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CPT code(s): |
82438, 84302, 84311 | |
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Methodology: |
Coulometric Titration Flame Photometric |
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Synonyms: |
Quest code 31595, Stool electrolytes LYTESF
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