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Orderable Name FOBT Fecal Occult Blood, Colorectal Cancer Screen, Qualitative, Immunochemical, Feces

Additional Codes

CNE Order Code: FOBT

Useful For

Colorectal cancer screening

 

Screening for gastrointestinal bleeding

 

This test has not been validated for testing of patients with hemoglobinopathies.

Specimen Type

Fecal


Ordering Guidance


This test will not detect upper gastrointestinal bleeding. If clinically indicated, order HQ / HemoQuant, Feces.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Fecal Occult Blood Test Kit (T682)

Container/Tube: Fecal Occult Blood Test Kit

Specimen Volume: Specimen must fill the grooved portion of the sample probe

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect a random stool specimen.

2. See Fecal Occult Blood Test Kit package insert for instructions.

3. Specimen must be collected in specific sample vial within 4 hours of defecation.


Specimen Minimum Volume

See Specimen Required

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Fecal Refrigerated (preferred) 30 days FOBT
  Ambient  15 days FOBT

Reference Values

Negative

 

This test has not been validated in a pediatric population, results should be interpreted in the context of the patient's presentation.

CPT Code Information

82274

G0328-Government payers (if appropriate)

Reject Due To

All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Method Name

Immunochemical

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:

-Oncology Test Request (T729)

-Gastroenterology and Hepatology Test Request (T728)

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Report Available

1 to 3 days