Test directory: Fat, Feces, Quant

Ordering Code268
Test NameFat, Feces, Quant
AliasLipids, Feces
Fecal Lipids
Fecal Fat
Preferred SpecimenStool
Preferred ContainerClean Container 72 Hour Stool Specimen
Other Specimen/Container24 or 48 hour samples acceptable
Optimum VolumeEntire Specimen
Collection InstructionsKeep refrigerated during collection
Patient should be on a diet including 100 grams of fat per day for 3 days prior to collection and during collection period
Do not submit specimen in metal paint cans, as processing poses a safety hazard. Specimens received in paint cans will be rejected.
Handling InstructionsSend entire collection sample
Record total collection time (24, 48, or 72 hours) and weight on test requisition
For random collection, order Fecal Fat, Qualitative DLS 7182
Transport RequirementsOahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 7 Days
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: 28 Days
Rejection CriteriaReceived in paint cans
Avail. StatNO
Analytic TimeUp to 10 Days
MethodologyNuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 27, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Total WeightALLSee report.
Collection HoursALLSee report.
Lipids Total, StoolALLSee report.
% LipidALLSee report.