Specimen Status (LABCORP)

Test Code
1230007594


Alias/See Also
LAB99224: Specimen Status | LABCORP EAP: 977486


Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5


Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5


Instructions
Stool (72-hour) One or more clean LABCORP-APPROVED stool collection kits (order LabCorp item ID 03192) containing a 1-gallon can, absorbent sheet, Armlock O-ring, and a leakproof plastic bag.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate specimen during collection and store at 2(degrees)C to 8(degrees)C. BOTH the container and the test request form MUST STATE COLLECTION TIME (in hours). Collections of 24 or 48 hours are not recommended since results are subject to greater variability. Also, please indicate the patient’s age on the test request form.


Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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.