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Feces for White Blood Cells

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday


Test Code
WBCF


CPT Codes
82270

Preferred Specimen
Stool


Instructions
Portion of specimen collected in a sterile container.


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Methodology

The LEUKO EZ VUE test is an immunochromatographic test for the qualitative detection of elevated levels of fecal lactoferrin, a marker for fecal leukocytes and an indicator of intestinal inflammation. 



Reference Range


Negative




Clinical Significance
Useful for the determination of bacterial diseases from viruses, bacterial toxin or parasites.



Last Updated: May 10, 2011


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.