Test Code LABFIOB Occult Blood, Fecal Immunological
Synonym
- FIOB
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: IFOB Collection Container
Acceptable Container/Tube: IFOB Collection Container
Collection Instructions:
- Collect stool in a sterile container.
- Open green cap by twisting and lifting.
- Randomly scrape the surface of the fecal sample with the sample probe attached to the green cap.
- Cover the grooved portion of the sample probe completely with stool.
- Close sampling bottle by inserting the sample probe and snap green cap on tightly. Do not reopen.
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient: 15 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Interpretation
Negative
Method Description
Immunoassay utilizing rabbit polyclonal antibodies to detect presence of hemoglobin in feces.
Performing Lab
Clinical Lab UH
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 day
Reporting Name
Occult Blood, Fecal Immunological
CPT Code Information
G0328
LOINC Code Information
2335-8