Muscle Fibers, Fecal

Last Modified: 7/15/2016 6:53:48 AM


Specimen Requirements: 10 grams Feces
Minimum Volume: 1 gram feces
Reference Range: Refer to Interpretive Results
Methodology: Macroscopic Examination
Clinical Significance:

The presence of many muscle fibers may indicate possible steatorrhea or a diarrhea with rapid transit time.
Custom Panel: No

PRODUCTION SCHEDULE

Turn Around Time: 2 to 3 days
Days Performed: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Sites Performed: Quest - Chantilly
PHL Test Code: MSOT
EPIC Test Code:
Send Out Test Code: 94018 [8428X]
Alternate Test Names: Meat/Muscle Fibers Stool
CPT Coding: 89160

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