WBC, Fecal (Fecal WBC,WBC Stool,White Blood Cells Stool,Stool for WBC)

Test Code
FWBC


Preferred Specimen
0.1 mL Stool in clean container or Cary-Blair


Instructions
Testing Frequency: Daily.


Transport Container
XST, Sterile Container


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: Non-preserved- 24 hrs refrigerated /Preserved- 96 hrs


Methodology
Gram Stain for Polymorphonuclear leukocytes



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.