FECAL LEUKOCYTES

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: FCL
UPHSM LIS Test #: 957
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 1 gram
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Fecal
Collection Info:
2 fecal smears or fresh random stool in covered container.

Methods

Wright stain/microscopic examination.

Clinical Utilities

Distingushing between inflammatory and noninflammatory diarrhea.

CPT Codes

89055

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

None seen