8 - 24 hours
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Fecal Fat, Qualitative
Fecal Fat, Steatorrhea
Lipids, Stool, Qualitative
Qualitative Stool Fat Examination
SFAT
Spot Fecal Fat
Steatorrhea
Steatorrhea, Fecal Fat Screen
Stool, Fat, Qualititative
Stool, Qualitative Fat Exam
Sudan Red Stain for Fecal Fat
STOOL QUALITATIVE FAT TEST
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Test Overview
Microscopic exam by Sudan Red III Stain
Aid in the diagnosis of steatorrhea
Negative
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
Collect fresh stool in either a clean plastic container or an orange top Cary-Blair stool transport container; store and transport refrigerated within 48 hours of collection. Mineral or castor oil should not be used prior to collection. Only submit 1 specimen per day. If an unacceptable specimen is received, the client will be notified before disposal of the original specimen.