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LEUKOCYTES, FECAL

Test Code
FECL (Alverno)


Preferred Specimen
Cary Blair Preservative Vial


Patient Preparation
Instruct patient in proper collection of specimen. Perform prior to or 2-7 days post barium procedures. 

Other Acceptable Specimens
Sterile Container


Transport Container
Cary Blair Vial


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Preserved stool is stable at room temperature up to 96 hours
Unpreserved stool is stable at room termperature up to 24 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Contamination from barium procedure


Methodology
Microscopic Identification

Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

As received; STAT testing is available


Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab



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.