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Faecal Fat

Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:FAFFAT
Specimen Types:Faeces 72 hour
Container Types:
Faecal collection Tin
Adults Volume or Mass: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

Processing Instructions:Store frozen
Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:Fortnightly