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HelpTest Code LAB6018 Fecal Leukocytes
Performing Laboratory
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory
Methodology
Microscopic examination of stool for WBCs.
Literature References:
Brunzel, NA. Fundamentals of urine and body fluid analysis. 2nd ed. Saunders, Philadelphia, PA. 2004:287-9.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Stool, liquid
Container/Tube: Specimen container
Collection Instructions: Hard/solid stool specimen is not acceptable.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: not available
Routine: results available the day of testing
Test Classification and CPT Coding
89055
Reference Values
No Leukocytes
Literature References:
Moore, JG, et al. Simple fecal tests of absorption. A prospective study and critique. Am J Dig Dis 1971; Feb,16;97-105.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerate NO/Frozen NO
Additional Information
For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Analyte Stability:
4 hours
Laboratory Processing Instructions:
Test performed in BJH Core Lab.
LOINC Code Information
| Name | LOINC Code |
| Fecal Leukocytes | 13655-6 |