Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD38826Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Potassium, Feces
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Not provided.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Potassium
AnalytePotassium
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
3-6 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Stool
Volume
2‑10 mL Random Watery Liquid Stool
Minimum Volume
2 mL Random Watery Liquid Stool
Container
Sterile 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. Formed fecal specimen will be cancelled.
Storage Instructions
Keep feces refrigerated during collection and transport frozen.
Causes for Rejection
Formed fecal specimen
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | 7 Days |
| Frozen | 60 Days (preferred) |
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