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Test Code LAB694 Occult Blood, Stool, Diagnostic, IFOB

Important Note

Intended use:  OC-Light® S FIT (Fecal Immunochemical Test, also known as iFOBT, immunochemical fecal occult blood test) is a qualitative test intended for the immunochemical detection of fecal occult blood (FOB) by professional laboratories and physician office laboratories.  Measurement of FOB is useful as an aid to detect blood in stool when gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding may be suspected.  OC-Light® S FIT is recommend for use in routine physical examinations.

Methodology

Immunochemical, manual

Performing Laboratory

RCH-SPH-STH-LDH-CUH

Specimen Requirements

1 g of stool in a screw-capped, sterile container. Specimen should not be collected during menstruation, hemorrhoidal bleeding, or if hematuria is present.

Specimen Stability

raw stool - 4 days refrigerated

inoculated in sampling container - 15 days room temp or 30 days refrigerated

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82274QW