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Leukocytes, Fecal
MessageFor Specimen Integrity during Extreme Weather see the “Lockbox Usage in Extreme Weather” document at the top of this page.
Test Code
LEUKF
Alias/See Also
3930;
Fecal WBC;
Stool for Polys;
Stool for WBC (comment: feces);
WBC (stool);
WBC Smear, Feces;
White Blood Cell Smear, Feces;
WBC Comment: Feces
Fecal WBC;
Stool for Polys;
Stool for WBC (comment: feces);
WBC (stool);
WBC Smear, Feces;
White Blood Cell Smear, Feces;
WBC Comment: Feces
CPT Codes
89055
Preferred Specimen
Unpreserved fecal specimen, or specimen submitted in Ova and Parasite PVA container. (minimum Ratio of 1 part feces: 3 parts preservative: 1 gram of fresh specimen)
Transport Container
Ova/Parasite Kit-ParaPak
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature for PVA preservative.
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = Several weeks in PVA preservative or 1 hour if unpreserved
Refrigerated = n/a
Frozen = unacceptable
Refrigerated = n/a
Frozen = unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Barium and bismuth sulfate can interfere with procedure. Rejected for frozen specimen.
Methodology
Microscopic Evaluation
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
MB
MB
Report Available
5 days
Clinical Significance
The presence of leukocytes is an indicator of inflammation. Generally, inflammation is a product of bacteria-host interaction.
Performing Laboratory
Compunet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
Last Updated: November 22, 2021
