Stool Samples
Clinical Background:
Stools are usually received from infants who are displaying a "failure to thrive". This may be due to an abnormality in the gastro-intestinal tract which results in malabsorbtion of fat into the la...
Stools are usually received from infants who are displaying a "failure to thrive". This may be due to an abnormality in the gastro-intestinal tract which results in malabsorbtion of fat into the lacteals of the small intestine, leading to the presence of fat globules within faecal matter. Demonstration of these fat globules using Fat Red stain can be valuable in the diagnosis of this condition.
Test Details
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Discipline:
Cytology, Non-gynaecological, Stool Samples
Cytology, Non-gynaecological, Stool Samples
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Specimen Container Adult:
25ml Universal Container or 60ml Sterilin pots
25ml Universal Container or 60ml Sterilin pots
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Minimum Volume Adult:
5ml (less will be accepted if necessary)
5ml (less will be accepted if necessary)
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Sample Stability:
Can be stored at room temperature for short periods, or store in refrigerator (2-8oC)
Can be stored at room temperature for short periods, or store in refrigerator (2-8oC)
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Transport Requirements:
Standard
Standard
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Quality Assurance:
NEQAS technical EQA scheme
NEQAS technical EQA scheme
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Routine Telephone:
0191 282 4437
0191 282 4902
0191 282 4437
0191 282 4902