Test directory: Fecal Fat, Qualitative

Ordering Code 7182
Test Name Fecal Fat, Qualitative
Preferred Specimen Stool
Preferred Container Clean Container
Optimum Volume 6 g 6 mL
Collection Instructions Patient should not use castor oil, suppositories or barium prior to collection of specimen. Fat substitutes such as
Olestra may cause interference and should be avoided.
Handling Instructions Do not share with other tests
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: Not Stable
Refrigerated: 5 Days
Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria Stool in Formalin/PVA, Stool in preservative,
Stool in transport solution, Swab in gel transport media,
Thawed, Stool containing mineral or castor oil, bismuth, creams or lubricants, suppositories, or barium
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 5 Days
Methodology Microscopic Examination of Sudan III Stained Smear
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

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
Fecal Fat ALL See report.