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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.
Causes for Rejection
Use of non-sterile container; delay in transport; improper labeling
Turn Around Time
Final results – same day as receipt
CPT / HCPCS Code
82270
Performing Lab
Microbiology BA-1672 721-2807
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]
Reference Range
Negative for occult blood.
Methodology
Hemoccult Sensa; Sensitivity test for detection of fecal occult blood
Test Consists
Occult blood exam [up to 3 simultaneously submitted specimens]
EPIC EAP Number
LAB3187