| Test Name: Faecal Fat | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | |||
| PLS Test Code | FFAT | Laboratory | Biochemistry |
| Specimen | Faeces | Analysis Performed On | Faeces |
| Container | Faeces container | Container colour | Brown |
| Multiple specimens | |||
| Required Volume Adult (mL) | 100 | Req Vol Paediatric (mL) | 20 |
| Reference Ranges | 0 - 5 g/day | ||
| Turnaround Time Routine | 1 Week | Turnaround Time Urgent | |
| Turnaround Other | |||
| Days test is performed | Weekly | Transport | Room temperature |
| Special Requirements | None | ||
| Patient Preparation | Patient should be on a normal diet (containing approximately 50-100g/day of fat) for three days prior to the collection, and during the collection. | ||
| Collection Instructions | A COMPLETE, three-day collection in a pre-weighed container is required. Duration of collection must be clearly specified on the container. | ||
| Clinical Information | |||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | No | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | |||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 25-Aug-2006 (Version: 1.00) | ||