Cathartic Laxatives Profile, Stool Test (1033ST)
| Analysis Code |
1033ST |
| Test Name |
Cathartic Laxatives Profile, Stool |
| Test Includes |
Magnesium [FAAS], Phosphorus [ICP/AES] |
| Compound Synonym(s) |
Clysodrast®
Dulcolax®
Phenolax® |
| Purpose |
Compliance or Abuse Monitoring (Laxative); Not for clinical diagnostic purposes. |
| Category |
Metal/Element |
| Method(s) |
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (FAAS)
Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (ICP/AES) |
| Specimen Requirements |
10 g Stool |
| Transport Temperature |
Frozen |
| Specimen Container |
Plastic container (Acid washed or Trace metal-free) |
| Special Handling |
None |
| Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: Undetermined
Refrigerated: Undetermined
Frozen (-20 °C): Undetermined |
| Rejection Criteria |
None |
| Day(s) Test Set-up |
[FAAS] Monday Wednesday Friday 7 days
[ICP/AES] Tuesday Friday 3rd Shift 7 days |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[Sample Prep] 80103x2
[FAAS] 83735
[ICP/AES] 84100 |
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