Steatocrit (Faeces)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

STEA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

8266

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Dedicated sample required. Not to be shared with other Faecal Test.

Laboratory

Store at Chilled (4'C) temperature

Sample Stability

Refrigerated - 7 days. Frozen for longer term storage at -20 degrees Celsius.

Synonyms

Faecal Fat (Fat Globules)
Acid steatocrit
Steatocrit

Turnaround Time

1 week

Specimen Type

  • Faecal

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Faeces Container (White Lid)
Preferred
  • Faeces Container (White Lid)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Faeces Container (White Lid)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container

Pre-testing Requirements

It is preferable that patients have been on a diet containing 70-100g fat per day for at least 3 days prior to and during the collection period.
No laxatives should be given.
Specimen must not contain foreign material such as toilet paper.

Last updated: 13/11/2026