FECAL GLOBULIN (FOBT) Fecal Occult Blood | |
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Test Code: 267 | Specimen Collection: Stool |
Component: Fecal globulin | Method: Immunochromatography |
Collection Notes: Stool collected in any leak-proof, labeled container. | |
Clinical Utility: This test qualitatively detects human hemoglobin from blood in fecal samples. It is useful in screening for colorectal cancer other sources of lower gastrointestinal bleeding. | |
CPT Code: 82274 | Testing Location: AML |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Stool (3 g) Ambient 24-48 Hours |