FECAL WHITE BLOOD CELLS

Message

Special Instructions:
• Consider fecal lactoferrin testing, which is a suitable alternative with higher sensitivity
• For stool specimens with orders for fecal WBCs and fecal lactoferrin, ONLY fecal lactoferrin will be performed

Test Code

LAB265

Includes

Microscopic examination forpresence of neutrophils

Preferred Specimen

Stool in sterile, leak-proof container

Minimum Volume

2 grams (Adult)

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated: 24 hours

Methodology
Gram Stain

Setup Schedule

Sunday-Saturday

Clinical Significance

Fecal WBCs may be seen in the presence of intestinal inflammation resulting from inflammatory bowel disease, toxic or infectious
enterocolitis.

Performing Laboratory

Braxton County Memorial Hospital
Jackson General Hospital
Summersville Regional Medical Center
St Joseph's Hospital
United Hospital Center
Wetzel County Hospital

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.