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Akron Children's > For Healthcare Professionals > Lab Tests : Akron | Mahoning Valley

Reducing Substance, Stool

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TESTS REQUESTED
Test Name: ICD9 Code: (required)
1. Reducing Substance, Stool  
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SPECIMEN INFO
Collection Date & Time:
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Hospital:
Test ID :
REDST
Test Workstation :
MMCHM
Specimen Type:
Stool
Tube Type:
Stool Container
Collection Volume:
5-10 grams (minimum 2 grams)
Minimum Volume:
2 grams
Preferred Volume:
5-10 grams
Cause for Rejection:
Specimen age exceeded (>4 hours room temperature)
Storage:
Refrigerated for 24 hours or Frozen at -20 degrees Celsius for 7 days
Availability:
Monday -Friday 0800-1400
Methodology:
(Copper reduction) AimTab Reducing Substances Tablets, Germaine Laboratories
Special Instructions:
Deliver to lab immediately
Lab/Phone:
330-746-9623
TAT:
24 hours
Additional Info:
Reference range: < 0.5%
  • This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron, Laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.
  • CPT Code:
    81005

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