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Wright Stain-Fecal
Test CodeWRSTN
Alias/See Also
Fecal leukocyte, Fecal Stain, Stool WBC
CPT Codes
87205
Preferred Specimen
Stool in Sterile Container
Other Acceptable Specimens
Swab with Stool
Slide with stool smear
Slide with stool smear
Instructions
Label slides with patient's name and MR# at point of collection.
Specimen Stability
Test within 4 hours
Methodology
Manul Slide and stain
Setup Schedule
24x7
Reference Range
Reported as:
| Result | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| None Seen (normal) | 0 WBC/HPF |
| Rare | 0-1 WBC/HPF |
| Few | <3 WBC/HPF |
| Moderate | 3-9 WBC/HPF |
| Many | >10 WBC/HPF |
Clinical Significance
Patients with chronic ulcerative colitis and chronic bacillary dysentery frequently pass large quantities of pus with the stool. Large amounts of pus may be found in stools of patients with localized abscesses or fistulas communicating with the sigmoid rectum or anus.
Performing Laboratory
CRMC Laboratory
CCMC Laboratory
