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Reducing Substances (Faecal)
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Availability:
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Test not routinely available. Performed on paediatric faecal samples by specific request of a gastroenterologist only. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Faecal Reducing Substances, Faecal Sugars, |
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Code:
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FRE |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample frozen on dry ice. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboratory
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Faeces Sample (FAECES), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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2mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Test can only be performed if stool has fluid fraction. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample frozen on dry ice. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Contact Phone
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| Metabolic |
Biochemical Genetics Unit |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4140 |
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Last Updated : 07-10-2020 11:09 |