UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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Occult Blood (Guaiac), Diagnostic, Stool
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| Test Code(s): |
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OCLTD / FOCBM
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| CPT Code(s): |
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82272
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| Methodology: |
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Hemoccult Slide Test
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| Days Performed: |
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Daily, 24 hours.
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| Turnaround Time: |
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Stat: 1 hour.
Routine: 4 hours.
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Specimen Requirements
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| Specimen: |
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Stool
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| Patient Preparation: |
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Follow diet and medication instructions enclosed with Hemoccult slide kit.
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| Collection Instructions: |
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Smear small amount of feces on Hemoccult slide.
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| Sample Analyzed: |
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Stool
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220). Transport at room temperature if coming from outreach location.
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| Stability: |
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Ambient: 14 days after sample applied to card
Refrigerated: Not applicable
Frozen: Not applicable
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Interpretation
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Expected Results:
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Negative
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Hemoccult
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