Test Code FWBCS Fecal Leukocyte (WBC) Smear (<5 Years old), Stool

Important Note

The fecal leukocyte smear is only perfromed on patients <5 years of age when a Fecal Lactoferrin test can not be performed.

Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory

Preferred:
Container/Tube: Sterile screw-capped container
Collection Instructions: No preservatives.

Also Acceptable:
Container/Tube: Cary-Blair transport media

Negative

Raw stool: 2 Hours

Cary-Blair: 48 Hours

Monday through Sunday

89055

FWBCS, FEWBCS