Test Code OCCULT BLOOD STOOL DIAGNOSTIC OCCULT BLOOD STOOL DIAGNOSTIC
Department
Microbiology
Specimen Type
Stool
Method
Hemocult Guiac Oxidation
Container
Sterile screw cap container
Special Requirements
1-3 specimens collocted on three different days. Thin smears of stool specimen may also be placed directly onto hemacult slides and sent to the lab.
Standard Volume
N/A
Pediatric Volume
N/A
Ship Temperature
Room Temperature
Stability Refrigerated
N/A
Stability Room Temp
Specimen 24 hrs, Card up to 14 days
Stability Frozen
N/A
CPT Code
82272
Days Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Group Components
OCCULT BLOOD