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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Faecal Fat

Recent changes for Faecal Fat
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
15th October 2026
Collection & Request Instructions

Patient must be on a diet of 70—100 g fat/day for at least 4 days prior and during the period of collection.

72 hour collection of faeces in special metal containers obtained from Pathology. It is preferred that the whole 72 hour collection be sent in the one container. If more than one is used, a separate request form, with the collection period stated, must accompany each container

Frequency

Fortnightly

No Longer Available

15th October 2026
Volume (Adults)

150 g

Collection & Request Instructions

Patient must be on a diet of 70—100 g fat/day for at least 4 days prior and during the period of collection.

72 hour collection of faeces in special metal containers obtained from Pathology. It is preferred that the whole 72 hour collection be sent in the one container. If more than one is used, a separate request form, with the collection period stated, must accompany each container

Frequency

Fortnightly

No Longer Available

Faecal Fat

Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:FAFFAT
Specimen Types:Faeces 72 hour
Container Types:
Faecal collection Tin
Adults Volume or Mass:150 g
Assay Frequency:No Longer Available
Additional Notes:

Faecal fat investigation has been discontinued.

For investigation of malabsorption due to pancreatic insufficiency, faecal pancreatic elastase is recommended