Fecal Globin by Immunochemistry (InSure^®)

Test code

11290

CPT code(s)*

82274 (HCPCS:G0328)

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Clinical significance

Fecal Globin by Immunochemistry (InSure^®) -

The fecal occult blood test is an immunochromatographic fecal occult blood test that qualitatively detects human hemoglobin from blood in fecal samples. This is a useful screening aid for detecting primarily lower gastrointestinal (G.I.) disorders that may be related to iron deficiency anemia, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, polyps, adenomas, colorectal cancers or other G.I. lesions that can bleed. It is recommended for use by health professionals as part of routine physical examinations and in screening for colorectal cancer or other sources of lower G.I. bleeding.

Test resources

Topic brief

Colorectal Cancer: Laboratory Support of Diagnosis and Management

Test summary

Fecal Globin by Immunochemistry (InSure ONE)

Details

Test details

Methodology

Immunochromatography

Alternative name(s)

FOBT,Occult Blood,Guaiac,FOB,FIT,Globin, Fecal,Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT),OB,Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT),InSure®

Specimen requirements
Patient preparation	No special diet or avoidance of drugs or supplements is required for the InSure®test
Preferred specimen(s)	Fecal specimen collected from toilet water and brushed on the InSure® FOBT test card
Collection instructions	See collection instructions included in InSure® test kit. One InSure® FOBT test card with specimen applied to both windows.
Transport container	InSure® FOBT test card
Transport temperature	Room temperature
Specimen stability	Room temperature: 14 days Refrigerated: Unacceptable Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject criteria	Stool submitted in any container • InSure® FOBT cards with stool applied to the sample windows • Any test card with obvious blood present • Received refrigerated • Received frozen

Reference range(s)

Not detected

LOINC® codes

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Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

*The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance 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.

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