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White Blood Cell Count, Stool

Test Code
SWBC


Alias/See Also
Stool WBC


CPT Codes
89055

Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:


Fresh Stool

Submit 2 to 3 g of stool specimen in a sterile
container.  Label specimen appropriately.  


Swab Specimen

Collect stool specimen using a culture swab.  Label specimen
appropriately. 


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Methodology
Microscopic Analysis

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range

No WBC's seen



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.