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Ordering Guidance
This test is only clinically valid if performed on watery specimens. In the event a formed fecal specimen is submitted, the test will not be performed.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: No barium, laxatives, or enemas may be used for 96 hours prior to start of, or during, collection.
Supplies: Stool containers - 24, 48, 72 Hour Kit (T291)
Container/Tube: Stool container
Specimen Volume: 10 g
Collection Instructions: Collect a very liquid stool specimen.
Useful For
Workup of cases of chronic diarrhea
Identifying the use of phosphate-containing laxatives contributing to osmotic diarrhea
Method Name
Photometric, Ammonium Molybdate
Reporting Name
Phosphorus, FSpecimen Type
FecalSpecimen Minimum Volume
5 g
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fecal | Frozen (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | ||
| Ambient | 48 hours |
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided
Method Description
In the presence of sulfuric acid, inorganic phosphate and ammonium molybdate form an ammonium phosphomolybdate complex. The concentration of phosphomolybdate formed is measured photometrically and is directly proportional to the inorganic phosphate concentration.(Package insert: Roche Phosphorus reagent. Roche Diagnostics; V9.0 12/2019)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
84100
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Thursday