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Test Code SOCBSC Occult Blood (Stool)

Important Note

Allen Laboratory Test

Additional Codes

Epic ID LAB694

 

Specimen Requirements

For two days prior to testing avoid: 1) Red meats; 2) horseradish, turnips, cauliflower, broccoli, cantaloupe, and other peroxidase-containing vegetables; 3) Vitamin C; and 4) Aspirin.

Apply a thin smear from two different areas of feces to a coloscreen card. 

Stability/Transport

Temperature Stability Preferred Transport
Room Temp 12 days X

 

Performing Lab

Allen Hospital Laboratory

Day(s) Performed

Daily

Report Available

30 minutes

Reference Range

Negative

CPT Code Information

82270