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Test Code FOBI Diagnostic ; FOBI Screen OCCULT BLOOD – STOOL

Aliasis

Hemoccult, Occult Blood Stool

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Special Collection Instructions

Collect a small amount of stool, preferrd 3 consecutive bowel movements to increase probability of detecting occult blood during intermittent bleeding.

Collection Method

Stool collection
-Apply a thin smear of stool specimen to the left window. Obtain another stool sample from a different part of the specimen and apply a thin smear to the right window. Send to CRMC laboratory for testing

Container

Stool: sterile container

Stool: Hemoccult card

Preferred Specimen

Stool: 3 consecutive specimens

Acceptable Specimen(s)

1 stool sample

Reference or Target Ranges

Negative

Reportable Units

Positive / Negative

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

Other:

QNS, No sample submitted on card, Contamination, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

Ambient:

Store at room temperature. When collected and stored as directed, samples on cards are stable for up to 14 days at room temperature.

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed

24/7

Expected Turn Around Time

Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours

Stat Availability

Yes

Performing Bench

CRMC Urinalysis

Additional Information / Important Notes

Some oral medications can cause an irritation and occult bleeding in some patients. If possible, these substances should be discontinued two days prior to and during testing.

Methodology/Method Description

Occult Blood Cards – Beckman Coulter, Hemoccult cards and developer

CPT Codes

82270