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Test Code LAB3649 PH, STOOL

Important Note

Submit soft or liquid fresh random sample. Testing cannot be performed on formed stool.

Additional Codes

Orderable Codes:

Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID Order LOINC
LAB3649 STLPH FAH4834 2755-7

 

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect/Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
Sterile Container Feces Refrigerated 0.5 grams 0.5 grams 14 days
Sterile Container Feces Ambient 0.5 grams 0.5 grams 1 hour

Testing CANNOT be performed on formed stool.
Submit soft or liquid fresh random sample. Sample is stable 1 hour at ambient temperature.

Refrigerate sample ASAP. 
 

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Daily / 24 Hours / Not available STAT

Method

Litmus Paper

Instrumentation

Litmus paper

Reference Range

All ages: 6.0 - 7.0.

 

Section

Chemistry-1

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes

CPT Code(s)

Description CPT Code
pH, Stool 83986