pH, Fecal

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB2135
  • Soft Test Code:
  • FCPH
Alternate Names
  • Fecal pH
  • Leukocyte, Fecal
  • Stool pH

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Patient Preparation

Barium procedures and laxatives should be avoided for one week prior to collection of the specimen.


Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

1 gram Feces in a Plastic Container
Minimum Volume:
0.5 gram Feces*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Specimen Information:

Fresh, random stool in a clean, dry container


Rejection Criteria:

Contaminated with urine

Collected in preservative


Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient (18-24°C): 1 Hour

    Keep at room temperature if testing can be completed within one hour.

  • Refrigerated (2-8°C): 24 Hours

    Refrigerate if testing will not be completed within one hour.

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

pH: 6.50 - 7.50


Methodology:
  • pH Meter

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Urinalysis
Turn Around Time

Same day/1 to 2 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

01430921


CPT Coding

83986