Stool Occult Blood, Screening

Test Code

STOBS

Alias/See Also

LAB3070011

CPT Codes
82270

Preferred Specimen

THIN SMEAR of stool applied to the Hemoccult SENSA, blue striped slide

Patient Preparation
Drug Guidelines

For seven days before, and during the stool collection period, avoid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, naproxen or aspirin (more than one adult aspirin a day).
Acetaminophen can be taken as needed.
For three days before, and during the stool collection period, avoid vitamin C in excess of 250 mg a day from supplements, and citrus fruits/juices.

Diet Guidelines

For three days before, and during stool collection period, avoid red meats (beef, lamb, and liver).
Eat a well-balanced diet, including fiber such as bran cereals, fruits, and vegetables.

Instructions

Do not collect sample if blood is visible in stool or urine (e.g., mentruation, active hemorrhoids, urinary tract infection) - contact your doctor.
For the most accurate test results, collect each stool sample before contact with the toilet bowl water. Any clean, dry container may be used.
Remove toilet bowl cleaners from toilet tank and flush twice before proceeding.

Setup Schedule

Sunday, Wednesday

Reference Range

Sex	Age	Reference Range
M/F	0 - 150 years	Negative

Performing Laboratory
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health

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