Occult Blood, FIT (cancer screening)/Hemoccult ICT

Test Code
3428


CPT Codes
82274

Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Stool
Container/Tube: Slide(s) - up to 3 slides

No dietary restrictions


Instructions
Collection Instructions:
​1.  Follow instructions using occult blood kit envelope
2.  Label container with Patient's Name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Methodology
Immunochemical/chromatographic

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range
Negative (reported as positive or negative)


Clinical Significance
Useful for the detection of occult blood as part of colorectal cancer screening

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 payer being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.


Performed By
CoxHealth

Performing Laboratory
CoxHealth



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.