PHENOLPHTHALEIN (087-0677)

CPT 4 Code: 81099

Test Order Mnemonic: PHENOL FEC

Lab: Clinical Chemistry

Request Form: Routine Chemistry Form 1

Collection: Random feces

Storage Instructions: Immediately send the sample to the laboratory.

Causes for Rejection: Improperly closed container. See special instructions.

Availability: Samples are received 24 hours per day at Sample Management, 5.136 McCullough.

Turnaround Time: 24 hours; test performed Monday-Friday

Special Instructions: The test can be ordered only once per inpatient admission or once per month for outpatients. Additional requests must have the approval of the laboratory director.

Specimen: Feces

Volume: Variable

Minimum Volume: 1 mL or 1 gm

Container: Screw-capped container

Reference Ranges: Negative

Test Method: Qualitative Color Change

Reviewed/revised April 2007 by P. Harris