Blood, Feces, Point of Care Testing (POCT)
Abbrev Code: | OBLD | ||
Order Code: | POC13 | Order Name: | Occult Blood, Stool, POCT |
Order Instructions: | POC13 is for use with inpatients. For outpatients use Epic Code LAB5729. | ||
Synonyms: | Blood Guaiac Test; Hemoccult | ||
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 Alternate Containers: Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
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Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Store specimen cup in refrigerator. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship slides at room temperature. Must arrive within 14 days. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Point of Care (Lakes ED Only, UMMC East Bank, UMMC West Bank) |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | Blood: Negative. |
Use: | Detection and monitoring of gastrointestinal bleeding. |
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