ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Occult Blood, Fecal (1-3 Determinations) : 0020588
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UUHSC Testing Only
  


Mnemonic: FBLD

Methodology: Colorimetry
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect: Random stool.

Specimen Preparation: Transport 5 g stool OR stool on occult card. (Min: 1 g)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Stool: Refrigerated.
Occult Card: Room temperature.

Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens in preservative. Frozen specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Stool: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Occult Card: Ambient: 2 weeks
Reference Interval:
Negative
CPT Code(s): 82270