Feccal Occult Blood

Message
Hemoccult SENSA


Test Code
POCT FECCAL BLOOD NAVY


CPT Codes
CPT 82270, G0107

Minimum Volume
Fecal smear


Instructions
Place stool smear on card and place drops accordingly and read


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Methodology
oxidation of alpha guaiac

Reference Range
Vivid blue reaction provides a high level of color stability and intensity, resulting in superior readability for greater accuracy and ease of interpretation.


Clinical Significance
Convenient and qualitative method for detecting fecal occult blood, which may be indicative of gastrointestinal disease such as colon cancer.




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.