Test Code OBM Occult Blood, Stool, Multiple Specimens
Performing Location
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