Reducing Substances, Stool

Interpretation

Method

Benedict's Copper Reduction Reaction

Reference Range

Ref. Range Notes

Reference Range: [Negative or Trace]

Normal: < or =0.25 g/dL (trace)

Suspicious: >0.25 to 0.50 g/dL (grade 1)

Abnormal: >0.50 g/dL (grade 2-4)

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type

Stool, feces

Collection

3 grams loose, random STOOL.

Unacceptable: Specimens from timed collection (24, 48,or 72 hour) or formed stool.

Handling Instructions

Freeze ASAP after collection.

If additional tests are ordered, split sample into separate containers prior to freezing.

Quantity

Requested: 3 g stool
Minimum: 2 g stool

Processing

Receiving Instructions

Store Frozen.

Sendouts: order Mayo test UREDF

Stability: Frozen: 7 days

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department

Sendouts Mayo Lab (FZ)(MAFZ)

Frequency

Available STAT?

Performing Location(s)

Sendout	Mayo Clinic Laboratories 800-533-1710 200 First Street Southwest Rochester, MN 55901

Billing & Coding

CPT Codes

84376

LOINC

11060-1

Interfaced Order Code

UOW3633

Interfaced Result Code

UOW3633