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Fecal Immuno. Occult Blood

Test Code
IFOBT


CPT Codes
82274

Preferred Specimen
iFOBT Collection Tube


Other Acceptable Specimens
Fresh stool


Transport Container
iFOBT Collection Tube or Stool Collection Container


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 10 Days


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
The Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test (iFOBT or FIT) is a highly specific, non-invasive screening tool used to detect hidden blood in the stool from the lower gastrointestinal tract. Its primary clinical significance lies in early detection of colorectal cancer (CRC) and precancerous polyps, often reducing mortality by enabling timely colonoscopies. [1, 2, 3, 4]


Performed By
RFGH Laboratory

Performing Laboratory
RFGH Laboratory



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.