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Test Code MFGS Fat Globules, Stool

Additional Codes

Epic Ordering Code LBC04329
NBS code LBC04329
Service code 23224

 

Specimen Requirements

Submit one of the following

Preferred:
Stool container

Specimen Type: Stool
Container/Tube: Sterile screw-capped container with attached spatula
Volume: 10.0 g / 5.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 5.0 g (size of a grape) / 2.0 mL (liquid stool)
Collection Instructions: Random collection

Specimen Stability and Condition

Specimen Type Stool
Ambient Submit to lab as soon as possible
Unacceptable condition

More than 1 stool specimen collected on the same day.


Stool specimen contaminated with urine.

Special instructions Do not refrigerate or freeze sample

 

Methodology

Microscopy

Days and Times Performed

Monday through Sunday, TAT 1 day

Reference Interval

< 60/HPF, insignificant

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Clinical Microbiology, 67724343

Useful For

Diagnosis of Steatorrhea

Update

Last updated 7/9/2026

LOINC Code Information

2270-7