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SMEAR FOR WBCS, FECES

Test Code
SWBC


Alias/See Also
WBCSM


CPT Codes
89055

Preferred Specimen
Freshly collected stool specimen in any clean container


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL or grams


Transport Temperature
Room temperature if transport time is less than 4 hours


Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Frozen. Specimen stored in uncertain conditions. Request recollect if possible.


Clinical Significance
The presence of WBCs in stool is abnormal and is indicative of bacterial infection or inflammation of the digestive tract



Last Updated: November 28, 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.