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Test Code IFOBD OCCULT BLOOD, STOOL, IMMUNOASSAY DIAGNOSTIC (FIT - NOT GUAIAC CARD)

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Software Test Code
Label Text                            IFOBD                                    
EPIC LAB10789

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Patients who have a history of gastrointestinal bleeding but no other signs, symptoms, or complaints associated with gastrointestinal blood loss

Method Name

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Values

Negative

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 Day

Available Stat

Specimen Type

Stool

Preferred Container

OC-Auto Micro 80 Sample Collection Device

Specimen Collection and Handling

  1. Collect feces from the sample collection paper, from specimen caught in a clean cup, or collected during a routine physical examination visit (i.e. DRE) by randomly scraping the surface of the fecal sample or glove (if collected via DRE). Cover the grooved portion of the sample probe completely with stool sample.  NOTE:  Contamination from toilet water should be avoided.
  2. Inoculate OC-Auto Micro 80 Sample Collection Device immediately upon specimen collection. 
  3. Ensure specimen is labeled with all of the following:
    • Full patient name or Medical record number
    • Patient date of birth
    • Date of specimen collection

Click here to view the self-collected Occult Blood Special Collection Instructions

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Stool

Refrigerated: 15 Days

Room Temp: 15 Days

Note:  Please ensure expiration date on device has not been exceeded prior to collection.
Specimen must be inoculated immediately upon collection. Raw stool specimens received must be
rejected.

 

Specimen is stable (i.e. with stool) in the OC-Auto Micro 80 sample collection device for 15 days either refrigerated at 2-8 degrees or at room temperature. Without specimen, the collection device is good until expiration date printed on the device.

Add On Capable

Not Permitted

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

This test, when ordered on Medicare patients, is subject to the National Coverage Determination (NCD) policies. Please verify that the diagnosis code (ICD code) you have chosen demonstrates medical necessity for the test as documented in the physician’s patient record. The CMS web site is available to assist you with this verification. A properly executed Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) must be submitted with the specimen if medical necessity is not demonstrated by the ICD code chosen.

CPT Code Information

CPT Code

CPT Description

CPT Disclaimer
82274 Blood, Occult, by Fecal Hemoglobin Determination by Immunassay, Qualitative, 1-3 Simultaneous Determinations  

Performing Laboratory Location

NorDx Laboratories

LOINC Code Information

29771-3

Keywords

FECAL

FECAL OCCULT BLOOD

FIT

Rejection Information

Stool that was not inocculated into device immediately upon specimen collection.

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