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Cathartic Screen, Stool

Includes:
Phosphorous, Magnesium
Test ID   LAB5240
EPIC Order
  CATHARTIC SCREEN, STOOL
CPT Code(s)   83735, 84100
Group/Individual Test   Group
Laboratory   Core Referral Testing
Tube Station   30
Specimen Routine: Random stool, container with no metal lid or glued insert
  Micro: 10 g stool
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory - NMS Labs
Turnaround Time   Average: 12-14 days
Reference Range Normal: See separate report
Comments
  • Must submit one specimen per order. Specimens cannot be shared between multiple orders.

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 11, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514