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Faecal Reducing Substances (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

Reducing Substances Faeces

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

FAR

Registration Instructions:

This test will be discontinued as of 30th August 2016 for patients aged > 4 years. For patients > 4 years the breath hydrogen test is recommended for the investigation of sugar malabsorption.

Specimen Types:

Faeces

Container Types:

Plain 70mL pot

Transport Instructions:

Send to lab immediately

Processing Instructions:

Store frozen

External Laboratory:

Royal Children's Hospital Laboratory Services

External Transport Instructions:

Send Frozen on Dry Ice