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Osmolality, Feces
Test Name Osmolality, Feces
Specimen Type / Requirements Container Type = Small sterile container Minimum Testing Volume = 5g Feces (liquid)
Specimen Handling Collection Instructions: Collect Faeces sample in a sterile container. Write your initials, date and time of collection on the collection label. Laboratory Staff Instructions: Send specimen in a screw-capped plastic container. Do not add preservative. Store and send cold. Rejection Criteria: Unlabeled or Not Sufficient Quantity samples will be rejected. Stability: Stable at room temperature for 4hrs, refrigerated for 1 week, and frozen for 6 months. Transportation: Send sample to core lab as soon as possible.
Required Documentation
Turnaround Time (TAT) 1 day	Test Utilization
Reference Value No reference range established for feces and should be interpreted in conjunction with other clinical findings
Test Code FEOSM	Methodology Spectrophotometric
Testing Location SMH - Biochemistry	Other Information Last Updated:July 23, 2024

Osmolality, Feces

Osmolality, Feces

Container Type = Small sterile container

Minimum Testing Volume = 5g Feces (liquid)

Collection Instructions: Collect Faeces sample in a sterile container. Write your initials, date and time of collection on the collection label.

Laboratory Staff Instructions: Send specimen in a screw-capped plastic container. Do not add preservative. Store and send cold.

Rejection Criteria: Unlabeled or Not Sufficient Quantity samples will be rejected.

Stability: Stable at room temperature for 4hrs, refrigerated for 1 week, and frozen for 6 months.

Transportation: Send sample to core lab as soon as possible.

1 day

No reference range established for feces and should be interpreted in conjunction with other clinical findings

FEOSM

Spectrophotometric

SMH - Biochemistry

Last Updated:July 23, 2024