Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD72838Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Chloride, Feces
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Not provided.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Chloride
AnalyteChloride • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
2-5 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Stool
Volume
10 mL random watery liquid stool
Minimum Volume
2 mL random watery liquid stool
Container
Plastic screw‑cap container
Collection Instructions
Submit a frozen specimen of watery liquid feces in a plastic screw‑cap container. Keep feces refrigerated during collection and transport frozen. Only watery liquid feces are acceptable; if a formed specimen is submitted, test will be canceled.
Causes for Rejection
Formed stool; specimens received refrigerated
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 60 days |