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Additional Codes
| Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic | ARUP Test ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| PH-FECAL | LABFPHFL | FPHFL | FPHFL |
Reporting Name
pH, FecalPerforming Laboratory
ARUP LaboratoriesSpecimen Type
FecalSpecimen Required
Specimen Required
5 g of liquid, random stool. Ship frozen.
Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 g
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fecal | Frozen (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
Reference Values
5.0 - 8.5
Day(s) Performed
Sunday through Saturday
CPT Code Information
83986
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FPHFL | pH, Fecal | 2755-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z2646 | pH, Fecal | 2755-7 |
Report Available
1 to 7 daysReject Due To
| Hemolysis: | Mild OK; Gross reject |
| Thawing: | Warm reject; Cold OK |
| Lipemia: | NA |
| Icterus: | NA |
| Other: | Diapers; specimens containing barium; specimens in media or preservatives; Grossly bloody specimens |
NY State Approved
YesMethod Name
Quantitative pH Indicator Strips or pH meter