Test directory: pH, Stool

Ordering Code 3923
Test Name pH, Stool
Alias pH, Feces
pH, Fecal
Preferred Specimen Liquid Stool
Preferred Container Clean Unpreserved Stool Transport Vial
Other Specimen/Container Stool must be liquid
Place liquid feces into plastic container, seal container in plastic bag before shipping.
Optimum Volume 5 gm
Collection Instructions Random collection
Transport Requirements Oahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: 1 Hour
Refrigerated: 1 Day
Frozen: 1 Week
Other = Refrigerated: 36 Hours
Rejection Criteria Diapers, Specimens containing barium, Specimens in media or preservatives
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 3 Days
Methodology pH Indicator Strips or pH meter
Reference Lab  ARUP Laboratories

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
pH, Stool ALL See report.