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Test Code LAB265 Stool - White Blood Cells (Pus)

Performing Laboratory

Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center / Asante Three Rivers Medical Center / Ashland Community Hospital

Specimen Minimum Volume

1.0 ml

Billing Code

2010676

Methodology

Wright’s Stain Smear

Specimen Requirements

Stool, collect in a sterile container.

Sterile Collection Cup  

 

Required volume 1.0 ml

Performing Department

Hematology

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Routine - results within 24 hours

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87205  -  Smear, primary source with interpretation; Gram stain for bacteria, fungi, or cell types

Additional Information

To identify the presence of white blood cells in the stool.
The presence of white blood cells in the stool may indicate infectious diarrhea or inflammatory bowel disease.

Specimen Transport Temperature and Stability

Stable for 1 hour at room temp, or 4 hours if refrigerated at 2-8° C

Reasons for Rejection

Specimen too old

Lacking Two Patient Identifiers:

         1-Patient's First & Last name 

         2-Patient's Date of Birth