Occult Blood, Feces

Test Code
OCLTS


Includes
Up to 3 cards may be submitted for testing.


Instructions
Collect specimen as follows: 1. Diet may include: A. Meats - only small amounts of well-cooked chicken, tuna and turkey. B. Vegetables - generous amounts of both raw and cooked vegetables including carrots, celery, corn, lettuce and spinach. C. Fruits


Transport Container
82270 x 3


Methodology
Card Screen

Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
Useful for fecal screening for blood.




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.