Occult Blood, Feces

Test Code

OCCB

Alias/See Also

Fecal Occult Blood

CPT Codes
82270

Preferred Specimen

1 g of stool in a sterile container. Label
specimen appropriately.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Methodology
Oxidation of Guiac

Setup Schedule

Monday through Sunday

Reference Range

Negative

Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department

Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department

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.