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| TEST NAME | Occult Blood |
|---|---|
| DEPARTMENT | BACT |
| TESTS | B17 |
| DESCRIPTION | The Hemoccult test is a rapid, qualitative method for detecting fecal occult blood which may be indicative of gastrointestinal disease. It is not a test for colorectal cancer or any other specific diseases. |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS |
SPECIMEN: Feces CONTAINER: Hemoccult slide or clean container COLLECTION: Make a thin smear of the fecal specimen on the guaiac paper of the Hemoccult slide. If Hemoccult slides are unavailable, a stool specimen less than 4 days old may be submitted in a clean container labeled with the submitter’s ID, patient’s name and date of collection. TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: Room Temperature (25±5°C): 14 days Refrigerated (5±3°C): Not recommended Frozen (-15±5°C): Unacceptable |
| TURNAROUND TIME (TAT) |
1 day |
| REFERENCE RANGE | Negative |
| TEST METHOD | Hemoccult/ Smith Kline |
| CPT CODES |
82271 |