Data complete?
Evaluation appropriate?
Is the stool specimen likely contaminated?
Fecal osmotic gap
Which can be seen in
Daily sodium loss in stool
Daily potassium loss in stool
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Purpose: To evaluate fecal osmolality and electrolyte content as an aid in the diagnosis of diarrhea.
Specialty: Gastroenterology
Objective: laboratory tests
ICD-10: R19.5,
