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

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