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pH, Feces

SPH

Specimen Requirements

Submit 5 to 10 g of random stool in a plastic container. No preservative. Send specimen refrigerated. Forward promptly.

Fresh stool specimen ≤ 24hours old.
Refrigerate samples at 2 to 8°C if testing is to be delayed

Methodology

Litmus Paper

Reference Values

pH > 5.5

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83986