Test Code OCBLS Occult Blood, Feces (Screen)
Performing Laboratory
Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Plastic container
Minimum Volume: 0.5ml
Collection Instructions: Collect specimen in bedpan, clean cup or similar container and transfer to capped container. Avoid samples coming in contact with toilet bow water to avoid contamination.
A specimen should NOT be collected from a patient with the following conditions:
1. Menstrual bleeding
2. Bleeding hemorrhoids
3. Constipation bleeding
4. Urinary bleeding
Reference Values
Negative
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 6 days
Refrigerate: 30 days
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Sure-Vue Signature iFOBT Test
Test Classification and CPT Coding
G0328