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MCL Laboratory specimen collection and test information
Stool in Screw cap jar
Qualitative Fecal Fat Stain
3 grams or cc
Alternative name(s) Fecal Fat Stain

Lab section Send Outs    
When performed 24 hours / 7 days    
When reported
 Monday-Friday    
   
Sunquest code
 JFFQLB
SMS code
 FAT STAIN
   
Important notes: Patient should be on a diet containing at least 60 grams of fat. No suppositories or mineral oil before specimen is collected. Must be refrigerated.
Rejection criteria: Requires consult. Submit consult form with patient history, physician name and beeper number.
Transportation notes:
Specimen preparation: Must be refrigerated

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Last revised 11/07/2011