Faecal Reducing Substances

Pathology category

Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

FRS

Referral code

Request form

Test information

Test sent to Birmingham Children’s Hospital if postive faecal reducing substances. Investigation of diarrhoea in children

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Only available if requested by consultant paediatrician

Reference range

see report

Tube type

Tube type info

Plain

Special requirements

Faeces (received in lab within 2h collection)

Minimum volume

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

4 weeks

TAT GP/Outpatient

4 weeks

Referral lab

Depts of Blood Sciences and Metabolic Biochemistry, Birmingham Children's Hospital