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Test Code FECALPH pH, Stool

Performing Laboratory

Chilton Hospital Laboratory-Hematology

Methodology

pH Paper

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Stool
Container/Tube: Clean, dry container with a tightly-fitting lid

Specimen Volume: 5 g

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect a random stool collection.

2. No preservative.

Additional Information: See Stool Collections-Chilton Hospital in Special Instructions for more information.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Reference Values

7.0-7.5

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:

Routine-8 hours 

Special Instructions