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Test Code OBM Occult Blood, Stool, Multiple Specimens

Important Note

Collect samples on three different days.

Please make sure to have patient document each day on slide.

Specimen Collection Information

Specimen  Min. Test Volume Collection Container
Stool N/A Sterile containers

Reference Ranges & Critical Values

Assay Gender Age Range Normal Range
OBM ALL 0 Minutes – 150 Years Negative

Collection Instructions

  • Obtain a Hemoccult Occult Blood Slide and follow the directions.
  • For accurate test results, apply sample from bowel movement collected on three different days, using a different slide for each day.
  • Do not collect a sample if blood is visible in your stool or urine (e.g. menstruation, active hemorrhoids, or urinary tract infection). Contact your doctor for further instructions.
  • For most accurate test results, collect sample before contact with toilet bowl water. Use any clean, dry container
  • Return the completed slides to your doctor or laboratory no later than 14 days after your first sample collection. Multiple specimens are to be submitted together after the last specimen is obtained

Day(s) Performed

Monday - Sunday

CPT

82272 (or 82270 if applicable DX provided)

LOINC

50196-5