Stool Occult Blood
SoftLab Order Code
OCCBL
Epic Order Name
STOOL OCCULT BLOOD
Epic Order ID
LAB694
Laboratory
Raleigh
Sample Type
Stool
Collection Container
Sterile container
Alternative Collection Container
SENSA slide
Collecting Volume
any
Patient Preparation
It is recommended that the patient be placed on a high residue diet for two days before collecting the stool. Eliminate red meat, raw fruit, and vegetableshigh in peroxidase (radishes, turnips, and horseradish). However, the special diet may be omitted initially with diet restrictions imposed upon retesting of all positive results.
Instructions
Stool samples from three consecutive bowel movements or three bowel movements closely spaced in time should be collected. Single samples will not be rejected
Collect specimens in a clean specimen collection container with screw-capped top. Place in a plastic bag and submit to the Microbiology laboratory.
Alternatively, the stool sample may be applied directly to the Hemoccult SENSA slide and the slide may be placed in a plastic bag and submitted to the laboratory. Hemoccult SENSA slides may be prepared and stored up to 14 days at room temperature.
TAT
Stat: 1 hour after receipt in the laboratory. <p>Routine: 24 hours</p>
CPT Codes
82270