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Test Code LAB415 Occult Blood, Stool

Synonym

  • OCBDF
  • Occult blood
  • Fecal hemoccult

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: Occult Cards
Acceptable Container/Tube: Occult Cards

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 14 days if inoculated on Hemoccult card

Interpretation

Negative

Method Description

Developing solution (stabilized mixture of hydrogen peroxide and denatured alcohol) creates a reaction between hemoglobin and guaiac to produce a blue color.  

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab UH
Clinical Lab University East

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Same day/1 day

Reporting Name

Occult Blood, Stool

CPT Code Information

82272

LOINC Code Information

2335-8