pH, Fecal
Test Mnemonic
FECLPH
CPT Codes
- 83986 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 g | Stool | Clean container (No preservatives) | Frozen, ASAP |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 1 hour |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 2 weeks |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
2 - 4 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Quantitative pH Indicator Strips or pH Meter |
Reference Range
| pH, Fecal | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | 5.0 - 8.5 | . |
Special Info
Unacceptable: Specimens containing barium, diapers, stool in media or preservatives, grossly bloody specimens. This test is New York DOH approved.