Test Directory
910 Occult Blood, 1 Specimen
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Fresh stool
7 days 2-8°C
Negative
Specimen Requirements
5Gms fresh stool in sterile container
Method
Guiac (H2O2)
Schedule
Mon-Sat
Turn-Around Time
24hrs; Also offered STAT at an additional charge
Instructions/Notes
Assure that lid is tightly closed to prevent leakage/test cancellation.
Clinical Utility
Screening aid for detecting primarily lower gastrointestinal (G.I.) disorders that may be related to iron deficiency anemia, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, polyps, adenomas, colorectal cancers or other G.I. lesions that can bleed.
CPT Codes
82270
