Test Details
Mnemonic
FOSMQ
Ordering Code
3424520
CPT-4 Code(s)
84999
Specimen Information
Collect
Liquid stool
Specimen Preparation
Send 1.0 mL watery, liquid stool in an IATA-approved screw capped plastic container.
Alternate Specimen
24 - 48 hour liquid stool collection
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Rejection Criteria
Specimens in paint cans; formed stools; specimens received room temperature; specimens received refrigerated
Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Not established
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Not established
Methodology
Freezing Point Depression
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes