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Test Name:
Phenolphthalein, Feces


  • SBMF No:
    45390
  • Performance Lab Name:
    ARUP Laboratories
  • Test Mnemonic:
    PHENO FEC
  • ABN:
    Not required
  • CPT Code:
    84311
  • LOINC Code:
    26868-0
  • Ref Lab Test No:
    0020391
  • Also Known As:
    Fecal Phenolphthalein
  • Spec Type:
    Feces, random
  • Spec Container:
    Clean (Unpreserved) Stool Transport Vial
  • Pref Vol:
    5.0 g
  • Min Vol:
    1.0 g
  • Spec Collect:
    Routine random feces collection
  • Spec Store Transport:
    Frozen
  • Spec Stability:
    Room temperature (20-30°C): Unacceptable
    Refrigerated (2-8°C): Unacceptable
    2 days frozen (-20°C) – Do not use frost-free units that undergo repeated freeze/thaw cycles
  • Spec Reject:
    Sample in preservative
  • Spec Remarks:
    CRITICAL FROZEN
    Separate samples must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered
    Non-frozen samples may produce false-negative results
  • Methodology:
    Colorimetry
  • Reference Range:
    Negative
  • Day Run:
    Sun-Sat (daily)
  • Time Reported:
    1-2 days
  • Test Type:
    FECES