Test Code LAB10463 Occult Blood (Immunochemical, Colorectal Cancer)
Specimen Requirement
Random Stool Specimen - must be collected in sample vial within 4 hours of defecation.
Two specimens, from two different collections, are needed to ensure the most accurate and sensitive test results.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Sample must cover the entire grooved portion of the sample probe.
Specimen Stability
30 days at 2-8° C
6 days at 20-25° C
Testing Schedule
Daily
Reference Range
Negative
Testing Department
Chemistry
Method
Immunochemical
CPT Code
82274
Outpatient Turnaround Time
Within 8 hours of collection
Inpatient STAT Turnaround Time
30 minutes after receipt
Inpatient Routine Turnaround Time
Within 8 hours of collection