Test Code occult blood screen elm Occult Blood Screen (3 specimens), Stool

Specimen Collection Requirements

Dept:	Hematology
SPECIMEN COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS
Specimen:	Stool
Collection Notes:	3 hemoccult cards or stool samples Collect stool sample in urine collection cup or hemoccult card
Transport Temperature:	Room Temperature
Specimen Volume:	Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Performed:	Monday - Saturday
Reported:	Same Day
Methodology:	Peroxidase activity
CPT:	82270
LOINC:	Occult Specimen #1 14563-1; Occult Specimen #2 14564-9; Occult Specimen #3 14565-6
Stability:	Room Temperature: 14 Days; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Range:	Negative