67106:OCCULT BLOOD, STOOL
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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Methodology: |
Colorimetric (CM) |
Edit Date: |
11/2/2007 |
Performed: |
Daily |
Released: |
Same day |
CPT Code: |
82272 |
Specimen Collection Details |
Collection: |
Random stool in clean, dry plastic container. |
Stability: |
Specimen stable 2 hours ambient or 48 hours refrigerated. |
Standard Volume: |
5 gm solid stool or 5 mL liquid stool. |
Minimum Volume: |
2 gm solid stool or 2 mL liquid stool. |
Transport: |
Ambient or refrigerated. |
Rejection Criteria: |
Delayed transport.
MEDICARE MAY REQUIRE A SIGNED ADVANCE BENEFICIARY NOTICE (ABN) FOR THIS TEST
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