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Additional Codes
FE BLD
FEC BLD
Stool - For Occult Blood
Notes:
NO Barium contaminated specimens accepted due to test interferences.
Patient should not eat red meat for at least 24 hrs.
Collection:
Specimen: Stool or Stool inoculated directly onto card
Container: Sterile Container or Occult stool card
Storage Instructions:
Stool, Refrigerated: 3 days
Inoculated stool cards: 12 days.
Turnaround Time (TAT):
Results reported on day of processing.
Test Availability:
Specimens are processed Monday – Friday; 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Request Form:
Microbiology – Green Request Form
Send To:
UMC MAIN LABORATORY Specimen Receiving – EH318 Children’s Hospital
Reference Interval:
Negative for Occult Blood