Sign in →

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