Test Code OCBLS Guaiac Screen, Stool

Specimen Volume

Varies

Preferred Specimen

Guaiac Card

Alternate Specimen

Urine Cup (Plain)

Specimen Handling Instructions

Collect stool sample in urine collection cup or on Hemoccult card.

Transport

Routine courier pick-up

Cutoff Time

None

Department

Hematology

Methodology

Hemoccult Card

Stat Turn-around Time

N/A

Routine Turn-around Time

1 Day

Reference Ranges

Negative