Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

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Faecal Reducing Substances

Ordering information:

This test is no longer available for Patients greater than 4 years of age, Hydrogen breath testing is now the recommended procedure.For children less than 4 years faecal reducing substances is still offered but breath testing at RCH should be considered.

Alternate names:

Faecal Reducing sugars

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

FRSUG

Specimen types:

Faeces

Container types:

Faeces-plain pot

Collection Instructions:

Faeces for reducing substances test must be frozen at collection.

If Dr has requested Micro and culture as well as reducing substances, the specimen needs to be separated into two different containers.

Frequency:

Daily

Result Turnaround Time:

3-4 days

Reference Interval:

0.00-0.26%

Laboratory Use Only

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare. If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW