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Performing Laboratory
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center
Asante Three Rivers Medical Center
Asante Ashland
Billing Code
2031342
Methodology
Guaiac paper and pseudoperoxidase reaction
Specimen Requirements
Stool
Sterile container or Hemoccult card. Occult blood cards can be obtained from the lab and taken home with the patient for collection of samples
Patient should not receive vitamin C (ascorbic acid) for 3 days prior to occult blood testing. A high bulk, red meat free diet with restriction of peroxidase-rich vegetables (yellow turnips, horseradish, apples, oranges, bananas) has been recommended for 72 hours prior to testing and during testing to decrease the incidence of false-positives. Alcohol, aspirin and other gastric irritants should also be avoided 7 days prior.
Follow directions on Hemoccult slides provided by laboratory.
Follow special dietary directions as recommended by physician. It is recommended to sample areas from 3 stool samples collected on 3 successive days.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performed daily. STAT in 30 minutes.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82270 - Diagnostic – Blood, occult, by peroxidase activity qualitative; feces, consecutive collected specimens with single determination, for colorectal neoplasm screening
G0107 - Screening – Colorectal cancer screening; fecal-occult blood test, 1-3 simultaneous determinations
Additional Information
Use: Detection of occult blood in stools.
Specimen Transport Temperature and Stability
Raw stool must be added to test card immediately after collection.
Once applied to card, sample is good for 5 days at ambient temperature.
Performing Department
Hematology