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HelpTest Code IFOBD3 Occult Blood Fecal, IFOB (Diagnostic) LAB4080
Performance
Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.
Typically completed within 4 hours after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
Specimen Requirement
Stool specimen is required.
Stability
Refrigerated Stability:
Extracted Stool: 30 days
Frozen Stability:
NOT Acceptable
Ambient Stability:
Extracted Stool: 15 days
Useful For
Colorectal cancer screening
Screening for gastrointestinal bleeding
Reference Values
Negative
LOINC Code Information
29771-3 Hemoglobin.Gastrointestinal [Presence] In Stool By Immunologic Method
Method
Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT)
Additional Specimen Collection Instructions
Specimen Collection Instructions:
- Enter the patient identification information on the collection tube label.
- Collect fecal specimen on collection paper, a clean cup or from a digital rectal exam. Do not allow fecal specimen to contact toilet water until after the sample has been collected. Do not urinate on the fecal specimen or collection paper.
- Open the green cap of the sample bottle by turning to the left and pulling upwards.
- Scrape the surface of the fecal sample with the sample probe. Cover the grooved position of the sample probe completely with fecal sample.
- Close the sampling bottle by inserting the sample probe and screwing cap on tightly to the right. Do not reopen.
- Specimens may be stored up to 15 days at room temperatures, or 30 days refrigerated.
- Samples must be brought to room temperature and mixed well prior to assaying.
- If samples that have been punctured cannot be processed immediately, cover the sample containers with parafilm and place upright in the refrigerator.
CPT Information
82274 Chemistry: Occult Blood, by fecal hemoglobin determination by immunoassay, qualitative, feces, 1-3 simultaneous determinations.