FECAL OCCULT BLOOD

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: FOB
UPHSM LIS Test #: 9531
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume:
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Fecal
Collection Info:
Hemoccult slide

Methods

Hemocult card and developer

Clinical Utilities

Rapid screening test for detecting the presence of occult blood in a stool specimen.

CPT Codes

82272

* 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

Negative