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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: | Fecal Fat, Quantitation - Edmonton Zone | ||
| Test Code: | FFAT | ||
| Primary Container: | 72 hour fecal collection | ||
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| Testing Schedule: | Test performed within 2 weeks of receipt of sample. | ||
| Reference Interval: | adult on 100 g fat/day FFAT<20 mmol/d infant < 6 months <0.15 Fraction of total intake < 2years <0.10 fraction of total intake | ||
| Testing Area: | Special Chemistry | ||
| Performing Site: | University of Alberta Hospital | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Patient should be on 100g fat/day diet for 3 days prior to starting collection and for the 3 days of collection. Specify if patient is on MCT diet as alternative method must be used. Fat intake gx3.5=mmol fat. In adults > 18 years, if the total fecal weight is less than 300g /72 hour (or <100 g/day), the total weight will be reported, but the fecal fat will not be carried out. Shorter collection periods may be sufficient if collection is accurately timed and stool volume is large Refer to Timed Fecal Fat Collection - Patient Instructions | ||
| Last Updated On: | Monday, July 8, 2024 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Jun 1 2016 12:00AM | ||
