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Stool Occult Blood (iFOB)
MessageDetects occult blood in fecal specimens using immunochemical method.
Test Code
OB
Alias/See Also
FIT
Immunochemical fecal occult blood test (iFOBT)
Immunochemical fecal occult blood test (iFOBT)
CPT Codes
82270
Preferred Specimen
Feces in sterile cup/vial
Or
Mailer with preservation vial
Or
Mailer with preservation vial
Minimum Volume
Raw stool or stool that has been placed in the preservation vial.
Instructions
Apply sample from bowel movements to preservation vial then mail back or submit fresh stool in cup.
Transport Container
Sterile, leakproof container for raw specimen
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
10 days at room temp
Methodology
Immunochemical
Setup Schedule
when received
Report Available
1 hour
Limitations
bleeding may occur intermittently or blood my not be distributed evenly in fecal specimens
Last Updated: October 15, 2024
