Test Directory
930 Occult Blood (iFOBT)
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Stool in kit (provided by lab)
14 days Room Temp
Negative
Specimen Requirements
Stool kit
Method
Fecal Immunochemical Test
Schedule
Mon-Fri
Turn-Around Time
48hrs
Instructions/Notes
Obtain stool kit from laboratory prior to sampling
Clinical Utility
To screen for gastrointestinal bleeding, which may be an indicator of colon cancer.
CPT Codes
82270
