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Test Code STBLO Stool Occult Blood, Diag

Important Note

Only order this test for diagnostic detection of blood in stool.

For colorectal neoplasm screening please order test FOBS

Test Performed By

Cayuga Medical Center, Main Laboratory

Container Name

Occult Blood Card (s) -

1-3 stool cards (collected from SINGLE specimen)

Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed

Monday through Sunday; Continuously

List Price

$34.00

CPT Codes

82272

Temperature

Ambient

Clinical and Interpretive

This assay is useful for detection of blood in feces.

Other useful applications include the detection of bleeding as a complication of anticoagulant therapy and other medication regimens.

Specimen Type

STOOL

Specimen Stability

Stability: 14 days