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

Methodology

Benedict's Solution
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Reference Range

See report
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Performing Laboratory

Quest
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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