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Test Code OB-NS OCCULT BLOOD, FECES, SCREENING

Important Note

Test subject to Medicare National Coverage Determination (NCD).

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Additional Codes

LAB697

OB-S

 

Test Code for Colorectal Neoplasm Screening is OB-S

Test code for Medical Screening other than colorectal screening (Diagnostic) is OB-NS.

Performing Laboratory

Porter Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Patient Preparation:
A specimen should not be collected from a patient with the following conditions that may interfere with the test results:

Menstrual Bleeding

Constipation bleeding

Bleeding hemorrhoids

Urinary bleeding.


Collection Instructions:

A small amount of fecal specimen is required. Do not allow fecal specimen to contact toilet water until after the sample has been collected. Do not urinate on fecal specimen.

 

Specimens collected in a clean container should be handled as follows:

  • Unscrew the cap of the Fecal Collection Tube and remove Applicator Stick.
  • Randomly insert the Applicator Stick into the fecal sample from three to six times. Do not clump, scoop, or fill the tube.
  • Return the Applicator Stick into the Fecal Collection Tube and tighten the cap thoroughly.
  • Shake the tube to mix the sample with the Extraction Buffer.
  • Label container with patient name, DOB, date and time of collection.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Methodology

HEMOSURE - Immunoassay test

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82272; 82270

G0328 (Screening Medicare)

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority / Turn Around Time

Daily / Available STAT / Routine - 4 Hours

                                       STAT - 60 Minutes

 

Normal Reference Values

Negative