Fecal Occult Blood, Guaiac Screen
Order Code: GUAIAC
Epic Lab Code: LAB1115
Order Form: A-1a General Lab or Epic Req
Chemistry
6240 RCP
356-3527
Specimen:
Fecal
Collection Medium:
Slides Hemoccult - Hospital Stores #923285
Minimum:
Hemoccult card with specimen applied
Rejection Criteria:
The laboratory will only accept the Hemoccult card with the specimen applied. Stool specimens will not be accepted and will be returned to the sending area.
Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Analytic Time:
20 minutes
Reference Range:
Negative
Comments:
The laboratory will not stock the card, only the reagents to perform the test.
Methodology:
Guaiac
CPT Code:
82270