Fecal Leukocyte Stain

Test Code

3930

CPT Code(s)

89055

Test Code

3930

CPT Code(s)

89055

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Clinical Significance

Fecal Leukocyte Stain - The presence of leukocytes is an indicator of inflammation. Generally, inflammation is a product of bacteria-host interaction.

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Patient Preparation

Patients should refrain from ingesting barium for 7 days before specimen collection

Methodology

Microscopy

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

Alternative Name(s)

Fecal Examination for WBCs,Feces WBC,Stool for WBC,WBC Stool,WBC Smear, Feces,Leukocytes, Fecal

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Patient Preparation

Patients should refrain from ingesting barium for 7 days before specimen collection

Methodology

Microscopy

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

Alternative Name(s)

Fecal Examination for WBCs,Feces WBC,Stool for WBC,WBC Stool,WBC Smear, Feces,Leukocytes, Fecal

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

10 grams or 10 mL stool or fecal pus collected in a Total-Fix® transport vial

Alternative Specimen(s)

Stool or fecal pus collected in Zn-PVA fixative transport vial

Minimum Volume

5 grams or 5 mL

Collection Instructions

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1. The specimen must be passed into a clean, dry container and must not be contaminated with urine or water. If a toilet is used, the water supply may be cut off and the bowl drained.
2. Add stool to bring the liquid level to the "Fill to here" line on the Total-Fix or Zn-PVA transport vial. Mix contents thoroughly until homogeneous.

Transport Container

Total-Fix transport vial

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

Unpreserved stool • Stools preserved in transport media other than Total-Fix or Zn-PVA

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

10 grams or 10 mL stool or fecal pus collected in a Total-Fix® transport vial

Alternative Specimen(s)

Stool or fecal pus collected in Zn-PVA fixative transport vial

Minimum Volume

5 grams or 5 mL

Collection Instructions

Transport Container

Total-Fix transport vial

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

Unpreserved stool • Stools preserved in transport media other than Total-Fix or Zn-PVA

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to confirm Test Code for the lab that services your account.

In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

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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