Specimen Collection Manual and Test Catalog
CATHARTIC LAXATIVES PROFILE, STOOL
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB1957 Geisinger Epic ID: 45115SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type:
Stool
Preferred collection container:
Specimen required:
Minimum 10 mL fluid stool or 10 g solid stool.
Special notes:
Stool must be collected in acid-washed, metal-free container available from Referred Testing.
SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature:
Room Temperature.
Specimen stability:
Room Temperature: 30 days. Refrigerated: 30 days. Frozen: 30 days.
TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):
83735, 84100
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any
questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
Test includes:
Cathartic laxative profile.
Methodology:
Ion Coupled Plasma/Optical Emission Spectrophotometry (ICP/OES)
Synonyms:
Quest test code 3141
Clinical significance:
Cathartic Laxatives Profile, Stool - Compliance or abuse monitoring (laxative). Not for clinical diagnostic purposes.
Doctoral Director(s):
Review Date:
05/04/2026
Randin Nelson MD
Performing Locations