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Additional Codes
| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| SoftID | FRS |
| EPIC | LAB20266 |
| Michigan Co-Tenancy Laboratory | FRS |
Performing Laboratory
Michigan Co-Tenancy Laboratory at Warde Medical Laboratory (MCL)
Useful For
Detecting abnormalities in cargohydrate metabolism, eg: sucrose and lactase. The unabsorbed sugars in stool are measured as reducing substances.
Method Name
Benedict’s Solution
Reference Values
Negative
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
4-6 Days
Specimen Type
Random Stool
Preferred Container
Screw-Capped Plastic Container
Preferred Volume
Random Stool: 10 g (Screw-Capped Plastic Container)
Minimum Volume
Random Stool: 3 g (Screw-Capped Plastic Container)
Specimen Collection and Handling
Collect random stool and send frozen.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Random Stool
Frozen: 60 Days
Refrigerated: 24 Hours
Room Temp: 4 Hours
Add On Capable
Contact Reference Lab – If add-on can never be done, report the test to the Administrative Analyst
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
This test, when ordered on Medicare patients, is subject to the National Coverage Determination (NCD) policies. Please verify that the diagnosis code (ICD code) you have chosen demonstrates medical necessity for the test as documented in the physician’s patient record. The CMS web site is available to assist you with this verification. A properly executed Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) must be submitted with the specimen if medical necessity is not demonstrated by the ICD code chosen.
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 84376 | Sugars (Mono-, Di-, and Oligosaccarides), Single, Qualitative, Each Specimen |
Performing Laboratory Location
Michigan Co-Tenancy Laboratory at Warde Medical Laboratory (MCL)
LOINC Code Information
11060-1
Rejection Information
Stool in diaper