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
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.
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
None seen by Polarized light