Test Code OBSCR Occult Blood Screen
Collection Container
Cup/Hemoccult Sensa card
Specimen Required
Stool
Special Handling Instructions
Protect Hemoccult cards from heat and light
Specimen Volume
1 mL
Minimum Specimen Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Stool: Refrigerated up to 72 hours; Hemoccult cards: 14 days at ambient temperature
Reasons for Rejection
Insufficient specimen, exceeds stability
Methodology
Guaic
Days and Times Performed
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Turnaround Time
Daily
Reference Ranges
Negative
CPT Code
82272
LOINC Code
2335-8
EMR Interface Order Code
63830