Test Details
Mnemonic
APHF
Ordering Code
3621040
CPT-4 Code(s)
83986
Specimen Information
Collect
Random stool
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 5 grams unpreserved stool to a screw capped plastic container and freeze immediately.
Minimum Volume
1 gram
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Rejection Criteria
Diapers, specimens in media or preservative, specimens containing barium, grossly bloody specimens.
Stability
Room temperature: 1 hour
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Methodology
Quantitative pH Indicator Strips/Quantitative pH meter
Reference Range
5.0 - 8.5
Performing Laboratory
ARUP REFERENCE LAB
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes