Reducing Substance, Stool

Test Code
RSST


CPT Codes
84376

Preferred Specimen
1.0 ml of stool.


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL of stool


Transport Container
Screw top container


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 1 hour
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 30 days at -20 C


Methodology
Clinitest

Setup Schedule
Set up daily.


Report Available
Inpatient turn around time: Stat 30 minutes, routine 3 hours.  Outpatient testing received by noon will be reported by 4:30 p.m. Specimens received after noon will be reported by the next morning.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.