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Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB812
Epic Description: OCCULT BLOOD, OTHER SOURCES
Synonym
Guaiac (Misc.)
Gastric OCB
Specimen Type
Varies
Specimen Required
Primary Source: Gastric Fluid (Gastric - only acceptable specimen in North Louisiana
All other specimens will be rejected for this region)
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Clean Container, No Preservative |
3.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
South Louisiana Only : Alternate Source: Body Fluid
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Clean Container, No Preservative |
3.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Identify source. For Stool Occult Blood, use test code OCCBL LAB694.
South Louisiana collections: Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
North Louisiana collections:
Internal: Transport specimen immediately after collection at room temperature. Remote: Transport specimen refrigerated using ice packs.
Performing Lab
Microbiology Lab
Assay Frequency
Monday – Friday (Stats – 24 hours)
Routine Turnaround Time
4 hours (STATs within 1 hour)
CSR Storage Requirements
Deliver to laboratory. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
CPT Code Information
82271