Test Details
Mnemonic
FRS
Ordering Code
3424300
CPT-4 Code(s)
84376
Specimen Information
Collect
Random stool
Specimen Preparation
Send 10.0 g stool in a plastic screw capped stool container.
Minimum Volume
3.0 grams
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Rejection Criteria
Stool in diaper, paint cans, non-frozen specimens
Stability
Room temperature: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: 60 days
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: 60 days
Methodology
Benedict's Solution
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes