Test directory: Reducing Substances, Fecal

Ordering Code 4792
Test Name Reducing Substances, Fecal
Preferred Specimen Stool
Preferred Container Clean Container
Other Specimen/Container Unpreserved Stool Transport Vial
Optimum Volume 2 gm
Handling Instructions Do not share with other tests.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: 1 Hour
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: 14 Days
Rejection Criteria Sample in diapers, Stool containing barium, Specimens in media or preservatives
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 7 Days
Methodology Qualitative Colorimetry
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
Reducing Substances, Fecal ALL See report.