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Test Code LABQFFT Fecal Fat, Qualitative

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC EPIC Test Code Mnemonic ARUP Test ID
Fecal Fat, Qualitative (ARUP) LABQFFT FECFAT 0020385

 

Methodology

Qualitative Microscopy/Stain

Specimen Requirements

Collect    
Random stool.

Specimen Preparation    
Transfer 5 g stool to an unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP supply #40910). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at 800-522-2787. (Min: 1 g)

Storage/Transport Temperature    
Frozen.

Unacceptable Conditions    
Diapers. Specimens in media or preservatives.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ship Frozen

Test Classification and CPT Coding

CPT: 82705

LOIN-C

Component Test Code*                      Component Chart Name               LOINC
0020370                                             Fat, Fecal - Neutral                       12598-9
0020371                                             Fat, Fecal - Split                             2270-7

Day(s) Performed

Sunday-Saturday

Reported 1-2 days

Reference Values

Normal

Interpretation

Neutral fats include the monoglycerides, diglycerides, and triglycerides while split fats are the free fatty acids that are liberated from them. Impaired synthesis or secretion of pancreatic enzymes or bile may cause an increase in neutral fats while an increase in split fats suggests impaired absorption of nutrients.