FECAL LEUKOCYTES

Message
Microbiology


Test Code
LAB265


Alias/See Also
Methylene Blue, Fecal Leukocytes, WBC Evaluation Stool, Wright Stain Stool


CPT Codes
87210

Preferred Specimen
A fresh stool specimen in a clean dry container delivered to the Lab within 2 hours



Minimum Volume
1 ml


Instructions
The average number of leukocytes per low power field are reported.


FDA Status
Approved

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Under 24 hours


Reference Range
None seen


Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport/ Hoag Irvine



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