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Notification Type
Back FECAL GLOBULIN (FOBT) Fecal Occult Blood | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |