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Faecal Reducing Substances (Faeces)

Alternate Names
Faecal Reducing Sugars, Reducing Substances Faeces
Test Code
FEREDS
Testing Laboratory
Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type

Faeces
Container Type

Faecal Pot (Brown Top)
Medicare Rebate

Yes

Out of Pocket Costs
None
Ordering Information

Please note, this test is only available for children under the age of 4. For patients greater than 4 years of age, the Hydrogen Breath Test is recommended for the investigation of sugar malabsorption.

For children between the age of 2 and 4, The Royal Children's Hospital suggest a Hydrogen Breath Test to investigate for malabsorption of sugars.
Collection Instructions
  • Collect on ice.
  • Please collect a DEDICATED faecal pot for this test.
  • Label the faecal container with patient identification details.
  • Collect a small amount of faeces into the brown topped container.
  • Put the container into a small plastic bag and freeze immediately.
  • Do not let sample defrost while transporting it to the laboratory or collection centre.
Transport Instructions
Transport on ice
Storage Instructions
Store frozen at -20°C
Testing Frequency
Monday - Friday
Min Test Volume
1g
Add On Test Suitability

Room Temperature 

6 hours 

Refrigerated (2 - 4°C) 

3 days 
Container ID
CB, CBS
CSR Instructions

RCH lab uses the fluid/liquid component of faeces for analysis.

A DEDICATED frozen faecal pot is required for this test. If sample is not frozen, and no dedicated pot has been received. Sample should be split, and the portion for Reducing Substances should be frozen.

Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions

  • Specimen is stable as follows:
    • 6 hours at room temperature
    • 3 days if refrigerated at 4°C
  • DO NOT REJECT SAMPLES IF THEY ARE NOT RECEIVED FROZEN.
    • If specimen meets the timeframe above, freeze as soon as possible and note the time of freezing.

Instructions for: Heidelberg Sendaways Department

  • Forward to the referral laboratory frozen.
Laboratory Instructions

Instructions for: Regional Laboratories

  • Transport faeces frozen.
External Laboratory
Biochemistry, Royal Children's Hospital
Accredited Test
Yes

These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference

Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

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Heidelberg, VIC 3084
Phone:9496-3100
Fax: 03 9496 5803

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