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Items Added to Baby's Milk (Breast Milk Additives or Fortification)

Published: August 9, 2026Updated: August 16, 2026

This test documents or evaluates substances added to expressed breast milk, such as fortifiers, supplements, or other nutritional products.

Quick summary

["The result helps confirm what has been added to your baby's milk and whether the intended nutrition is being provided."]

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Key facts at a glance

LOINC
63972-4
Short code
Items added babys milk IFPS-II
Synonyms
Items added babys milk IFPS-II
Category
liver
Sample
serum
Container
Red-top tube (SST)
Units
N/A
Fasting
false
Population
adult
Sex
all
Age range
18–65 years
Method
ifps-ii
Specimen volume
5 mL
Stability
Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
Hemolysis max
500
Lipemia max
1000
Icterus max
500
TAT
4–24 hours
Order
routine

What is this test?

This test records or evaluates items added to expressed breast milk, such as human milk fortifiers, vitamin or mineral supplements, or other products used with infant feeding. It may help the care team confirm that the milk was prepared as intended.

Why might I need this test?

A clinician may order or review this information when a baby is receiving fortified breast milk, needs nutritional support, or has feeding and growth concerns. It can also help identify accidental differences between the prescribed and actual preparation.

How is the test performed?

A sample of expressed milk or the relevant preparation record may be evaluated according to the specific laboratory method. The exact procedure and reported information depend on the product or substance being assessed.

How do I prepare for the test?

Follow the instructions provided by the laboratory or care team, including how and when to collect or transport the milk. Inform the team of every supplement, fortifier, or other product added to the milk, because that information may be needed for interpretation.

Clinical interpretation

How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.

◆Associated findings1

Short name

Breast milk additives

Frequently asked questions

Does this test determine the baby's entire nutritional intake?
No. It focuses on products added to the breast milk; the baby's total intake may also depend on the volume of milk consumed and any other foods or formulas given.
Do I need to list every product added to the milk?
Yes. Accurate reporting of fortifiers, supplements, medications, and other additions helps the care team interpret the result correctly.
Can this test tell me whether my baby is getting enough nutrition?
It can provide part of that assessment, but the care team must also consider milk intake, body weight, growth, and clinical findings.
  1. 1
    MedlinePlus — Laboratory TestsSource
  2. 2
    Lab Tests OnlineSource
  3. 3
    Mayo Clinic — Tests & ProceduresSource

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