Test Code Fecal WBC FECAL LEUKOCYTE SLIDE
Aliasis
Fecal WBC
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Special Collection Instructions
Pass stool directly into a clean dry container with no preservatives
Collection Method
Stool collection
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL or 1 gram
Container
Sterile/Non-sterile container
Preferred Specimen
Stool
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Stool in Sterile/Non-sterile container
Reference or Target Ranges
No leukocytes present
Reportable Units
None: |
No WBC Seen |
Rare: |
1-2 WBC in some fields |
Few: |
1-5 WBC/field |
Moderate: |
5-10 WBC/field |
Heavy: |
>10 WBC/filed |
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
Other: |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
Ambient |
<4 Hours |
Refrigerated |
24 Hours |
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 |
Methodology/Method Description
Manual Slide