Stool for WBC and RBC

Message
SRHC Clients:

Transport to SRH Lab at room temperature in less than 4 hours or within 24 hours if refrigerated.
If PVA preservative container is used, the specimen is stable until the expiration date stamped on the container.

Do not send this specimen through the translogic system.


Test Code
STOOL


Alias/See Also
Fecal leukocytes and red blood cells
Feces for WBC and RBC


CPT Codes
87205

Transport Container
Minimum of 1 gram stool


Specimen Stability
4 hours at room temperature
24 hours refrigerated
If PVA preservative container is used, specimen is stable until expiration date stamped on container.


Methodology
Microsopic exam

Report Available
8 hrs




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.