Occult Blood,Stool

CPT Code

82272

Specimen Type

Stool

Container Type

Sterile Specimen Container

Stability

Room Temperature 24 hours; 72 hours 4°C

Handling Instructions

If more than one stool specimen is collected & ordered for the same patient, please indicate the time it was collected.

Clinical Notes

Detects the presence of blood in stool

Performing Lab