Occult Blood, Feces
Abbrev Code: | OBLD | ||
Order Code: | LAB4195 | Order Name: | Occult Blood Stool |
Order Instructions: | For outpatients: When receiving more than one test card, use OBLD3 as Abbrev code. | ||
Synonyms: | Blood, Guaiac Test | ||
Methodology: | Guaiac test | ||
CPT Codes: | 82272 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
Special Instructions: | For monitoring GI bleeding, random fecal specimens are tested; stomach contents or vomitus should be tested using Gastroccult. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Feces or a prepared guaiac test slide |
Optimal Volume: | 5 mL liquid specimen or quarter sized solid specimen |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1 mL |
Container: | See Collection Instructions |
Patient Preparation: |
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Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Store in refrigerator. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. Must arrive within 14 days. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Urinalysis (Clinics, CSC Maple Grove, Grand Itasca, Lakes, Northland, Oxboro Clinic, Ridges, Southdale, St. John's, UMMC East Bank, UMMC West Bank, Woodwinds) |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | Blood: Negative |
Use: |
Detection and monitoring of gastrointestinal bleeding.
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