Laboratory Test Detail

Last Updated: April 25, 2024 @ 9:13 am

4004

WBC, Stool

Specimen:Collect:
  • Random Stool in Sterile Specimen Container

Also Acceptable:
  • Random Stool in Enteric Pathogen Transport Media
  • Random Stool in O&P Transport Media-PVA Fixative
Submit:
  • 5 gm (Min:1 gm) Random Stool in Sterile Specimen Container. Submit Refrigerated.

Also Acceptable:
  • Random Stool in O&P Transport Media-PVA Fixative. Submit Ambient.
  • Random Stool in Enteric Pathogen Transport Media. Submit Ambient.
Special Handling:
  • In transport media sample is stable 9 months
Stability:Ambient: 8 Hour(s); Refrigerated: 1 Day(s); Frozen: Unacceptable; Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology:
  • Microscopy
Performed:Sun-Sat
Reported:1-2 Day(s)
CPT Codes:
  • 87205
Interpretive Data:Please see report for interpretive data.
Components:
  • 4004 - WBC, STOOL
  • 4931 - REVIEW INDICATED
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