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LEUKOCYTES, FECAL

Test Code
FECL


CPT Codes
89055

Includes
Includes: Smear with evaluation of presence or absence of WBCs


Preferred Specimen
Cary Blair Preservative




Other Acceptable Specimens
Sterile container




Transport Temperature

Room temperature



Specimen Stability

Preserved stool is stable at room temperature up to 96 hours

Unpreserved stool is stable at room temperataure 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


Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab  
NMIC (Microbiology)


Last Updated: April 25, 2023


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.