Stool, pH

Test Name

Stool, pH

LIS Code

SPH

Availability

Mon-Fri afternoon; Report available next day

Lab Section

Send Outs

Fluid Type

Stool

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Stool Container

Summary Test Name

Stool, pH

Transport Time

Transport immediately to lab after collection

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Freeze until courier pickup

Specimen Stability

24 hours if frozen

Minimum Volume

1.0 gm stool

Specimen Transport

Freeze

Specimen Preparation In House

Freeze until analysis

Reference Value

See individual tests for normal ranges