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Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
Test Name/Synonym: | pH, Stool - South Zone | ||
Test Code: | PHSTL – MEDICINE HAT AND AREA PHSTLRO – LETHBRIDGE AND AREA | ||
Primary Container: | Plastic 90 mL Sterile Container (Clear Plastic with Orange Lid) | ||
Specimen Collection Requirements: | Random fecal collection. Stool sample must be fresh and liquid (watery/diarrhea). Barium procedures and laxatives should be avoided for one week prior to collection of specimen. Lethbridge and Area: Sample must be frozen immediately upon receipt to laboratory and sent to ACH on dry ice. Sample stability is 7 days | ||
Processing: | Storage: Refrigerate | ||
Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||
Testing Area: | Chemistry | ||
Performing Site: | Chinook Regional Hospital refers to ACH, Medicine Hat Regional Hospital | ||
Last Updated On: | Monday, February 7, 2022 |