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HelpCatalog ID OCB Screening Occult Blood
CPOE Test Name
Occult Blood Stool Screening; Fecal Occult Blood Screening
Synonyms
OCC BLD, Stool guaiac
Specimen Type
Stool
Specimen Requirements
Stool submitted in clean vial or Hemoccult slides.
Storage and Transport
Ambient temperature and transport to Microbiology Laboratory, Family Medicine Laboratory, or Pediatric Laboratory within 8 hours [stool] or 14 days [Hemoccult slide]
Causes for Rejection
Use of non-sterile container; delay in transport; improper labeling
Reference Range
Negative for occult blood.
Test Consists
Occult blood exam [up to 3 simultaneously submitted specimens]
Turn Around Time
Final results – same day as receipt
Performing Lab
Microbiology BA-1672 721-2807
Methodology
Hemoccult Sensa; Sensitivity test for detection of fecal occult blood
CPT / HCPCS Code
82270