ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0020374: Occult Blood, Fecal

Test Mnemonic: FECBLD
Methodology: Colorimetry

Performed: Sun-Sat

Reported: Within 24 hours

Specimen Required:  
Collect: Stool.

Transport: 5 g aliquot of stool in a clean unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP Supply #40910), at 2-8°C. (Min: 1 g) 

Remarks: Gastric samples: Refer to test Occult Blood, Gastric, (0060310).

Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen stool, stool in preservatives. 

Stability: Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 36 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval:
Negative

CPT Code(s):
82270

 

 

 
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