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Test Code PHNST Phenolphthalein, Fecal

Additional Codes

Epic EAP: LAB2426

Epic Description: PHENOLPTHALEIN, STOOL

Specimen Type

Stool

Specimen Required

 

 

  Collection Container Preferred Volume Minimum Volume
Preferred

Clean Container, No Preservative

10.0 gm 5.0 gm

 

Instructions for Collection and Transport

Freeze specimen. Transport frozen on dry ice. Store frozen if holding overnight.

Aliquot Requirements

Stool

Optimum 5.0 gm

Minimum 5.0 gm

Assay Frequency

Monday – Friday

Routine Turnaround Time

2 days, excluding weekends and holidays.

CSR Storage Requirements

Deliver specimen to laboratory. Freeze specimen if holding overnight.

CPT Code Information

84311