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HelpTest Code LAB2470 Stool Chloride Level
Additional Codes
CL STOOL
Clinical System Name
Stool Chloride Level
Synonyms
Chloride Stool
CL, Feces
Fecal Chloride
Stool Chloride
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Stool
Container(s): Sterile Screw-Capped Container
Preferred Vol: 1.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 0.3 mL
Note: Stool must be "Fresh and Liquid". Testing can only be performed on stools sufficiently liquid to yield a fully aqueous supernatant after centrifugation.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Sample submitted in diaper. Formed/not liquid stool.
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Temp: 2-8 C
Storage Location: Samples should be refrigerated at 2-8 degrees celcius ASAP.
Off-site Collection: Samples should be refrigerated at 2-8 degrees celcius ASAP and sent to main campus lab with courier.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Liquid stool | Room Temp |
2 h |
| Refrigerated | 1 week | |
| Frozen |
1 month |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N |
Daily |
2 days |
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratories
500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1221
Phone Number: (800) 522-2787
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
Methodology
Method: Quantitative Ion-Selective Electrode
Analytical Volume: 0.3 mL
Reference Range
Units: mmol/L
Reference ranges not established for stool at ARUP.
CPT Codes
82438
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: |
Chloride, Fecal |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | |
| Instructions: |
Send out Monday through Friday with the ARUP courier. |