FECAL FAT QUALITATIVE

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: FFAT
UPHSM LIS Test #: 9511
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 1 gram
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Fecal
Collection Info:
Random stool in covered container.

Methods

Sudan IV stain and polarized light microscopy.

Clinical Utilities

Investigating fat malabsorption. Results are qualitative.

CPT Codes

89125

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

None seen by Sudan IV
None seen by Polarized light