Fecal Leukocytes (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code

1230100173

Alias/See Also

LAB265: WBC Stool (Fecal Leukocytes) | FECAL WBCS

CPT Codes
89055x1

Preferred Specimen

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: STOOL (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: STOOL (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
BEH HOSPITAL LAB: STOOL (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: STOOL (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1

Other Acceptable Specimens

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: PARA PAK CLEAN VIAL: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: PARA PAK CLEAN VIAL: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
BEH HOSPITAL LAB: PARA PAK CLEAN VIAL: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: PARA PAK CLEAN VIAL: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1

Instructions

1. Sputum: These specimens should be a series of 1 to 3 single, early morning samples. A volume of 5 to 10 mL is appropriate. Nebulized sputa should be designated so that they are not misinterpreted as saliva. Specimens are examined microscopically for pulmonary material. The nursing station will be called for recollection of unsatisfactory specimens. 2. Cerebrospinal Fluid: 0.5 mL of CSF is required for adequate AFB smear and culture. A minimum volume of 2 mL is necessary for the combination of routine cultures, fungal cultures, and acid fast cultures. Clearly label specimens sent for CSF culture for AFB/tuberculosis. 3. Urine: The preferred specimen is the early morning midstream, voided portion. 4. Tissue: Tissue to be processed for AFB should be collected aseptically, kept moist with non-bacteriostatic, physiologic saline and transported to the laboratory as soon as possible. 5. Other Specimens: These may include any aseptically collected specimens. Body fluids should be kept from clotting with small amount of heparin. Swabs may be acceptable where a more voluminous specimen cannot be obtained, but not from respiratory sources. Ordinarily, blood and stool will not be processed for AFB.

Transport Temperature

Transport to the laboratory as soon as possible after collection. If not able to transport specimen ASAP, then store specimen in the refrigerator.

Report Available

GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 4320 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 1440 min
Routine: 4320 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 1440 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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