FECAL OCCULT BLOOD, STOOL

Message

Test is no longer available for ordering for inpatient setting. Please see additional information below regarding testing elimination.

Test Code

LAB415

CPT Codes
82272

Preferred Specimen

Stool on occult slide or in collection cup

Minimum Volume

0.5 grams

Instructions

Slides are available in the laboratory for patient to take home, collect one sample and deliver back to laboratory for testing.

Transport Temperature

Ambient

Specimen Stability

In collection cup: 12 hours
On occult slide: 14 days

Methodology
Fecal Smear

Setup Schedule

Monday-Friday

Reference Range

Negative

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Bluefield Pavilion Campus
Berkeley Medical Center
Barnesville Hospital
Braxton County Memorial
Camden Clark Medical Center
Jackson General Hospital
Jefferson Medical Center
Potomac Valley Hospital
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
Summersville Regional Medical Center
St. Joseph’s Hospital
United Hospital Center
Uniontown Hospital
Wetzel County Hospital
Wheeling Hospital

Additional Information
Elimination of Inpatient Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT)

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.