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EPIC ORDER CODE LAB4079 FECAL OCCULT BLOOD, SCREENING IMMUNO 1-3 SPECIMENS (aka FIT)

Important Note

NEW SUNQUEST ORDER CODE CHANGE 12/2//2018

Additional Codes

SQ: IFOBS3

Performing Laboratory

UnityPoint Health Peoria Methodist

Reporting Name

Stool occult blood screen, Immuno (aka FIT)

Method Name

Immunoassay

Specimen Required

Stool

Storage/Transport Information

Sterile leak-proof container. Stool in OC-Light S FIT sampling container.

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours

Once the stool specimen is in the sampling container, it is stable for 15 days at room temperature and 30 days stored at 2-8 C.

Unacceptable Conditions

Patients with bleeding hemorrhoids or during menstrual periods should not be tested.

Reference Range

Negative

Performed

Sunday - Saturday