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HelpTest Code LAB000 Cathartic Laxatives Profile, Stool
Specimen Required
***Must submit one specimen per order. Specimens cannot be shared between multiple orders.***
Specimen Type: Stool
Container/Tube: Acid-washed or trace metal-free plastic container, MCL supply T656
Specimen Volume: 10 g
Collection Instructions: Collect 10 g of stool with no preservative. Send specimen in an acid-washed or trace metal-free plastic container, MCL supply T656. Send specimen refrigerated.
Method Name
Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP/OES)
Reporting Name
Cathartic Laxatives Profile, FSpecimen Type
FecalSpecimen Minimum Volume
10 mL stool liquid or 10 g stool solid
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fecal | Refrigerated (preferred) | 30 days | |
| Ambient | 30 days | ||
| Frozen | 30 days |
Reference Values
Reporting limit determined each analysis.
Units: mg/g
Performing Laboratory
NMS LabsTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
83735
84100
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FCLPF | Cathartic Laxatives Profile, F | Not Provided |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z5906 | Magnesium | 10880-3 |
| Z5907 | Phosphorus | 10884-5 |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday