Fecal Occult Blood

Specimen:

Collect

  • Random Stool in Occult Probe Container

Submit

  • Random Stool in Occult Probe Container. Submit Ambient.

Special Handling

  • Follow patient instructions included with sample collection kit.

Rejection Criteria

  • Stool in preservative
  • Fresh stool over 24 hours old.

Stability

Ambient: 2 Week(s); Refrigerated: 1 Month(s); Frozen: Unacceptable; Incubated: Unacceptable

Methodology

  • Immunoassay

Performed

Mon-Fri

Reported

1-3 Day(s)

CPT Codes

  • 82274

Components

  • 3779 - FECAL OCCULT BLOOD
Last Updated: June 30, 2025 @ 5:18 pm

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