Fecal Leukocytes

Test Code
LAB265


Preferred Specimen
Feces


Instructions
0.5 g stool in white or yellow container with no additive.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
Ambient 72 hours; Refrigerated 72 hours; Frozen Unacceptable.


Methodology
Manual



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.