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Test Code
SODF
Test Name
Sodium, Fecal
CPT Codes
84302
Expected Turnaround Time
5 - 9 days
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Random Stool

Collection Container: Unpreserved Stool Transport Vial

Alternate Collection Container: Sterile Container

Desired Specimen Volume: 5 g
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect liquid stool in unpreserved stool transport vial or sterile container.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Do not add saline or water to liquefy specimen.
  2. Transport 5 g of stool in the original collection container.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

1 hour

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

6 months
Causes for Rejection
  • Formed or viscous stool
Methodology
Quantitative Ion-Selective Electrode
Alternate Names
  • Na fecal
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Routine, daily
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