Stool Panel *

Message
Found in Paragon Order Set - Standing Orders


Test Code
STOOL


Includes
  • CSST   Stool Culture
  • CDIFF   Clostridium Difficile Toxin
  • O&P   O & P w/Trichrome Stain
  • STWBC   Stool for WBC's
  • OCC   Occult Blood, Feces

Required Specimen
Received within 1/2 hour from collection
Stool collected in sterile, leakproof container

Received after 1/2 hour from collection
Stool collected in:
  • Sterile leakproof container
  • Cary-Blair transport media (Orange)
  • 10% Formalin transport media (Pink)
  • PVA transport media (Gray)

For more information, see individual tests.




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.