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Test Code LABIFOB Fecal Occult Blood (Colorectal Screening)

Important Note

 

This test is a colorectal cancer screening test only and is NOT available on a STAT basis. If a STAT result is required, order LABIFOB2 Fecal Occult Blood (GI Bleed). Tests are batched and run daily Monday through Friday.

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC EPIC Test Code Mnemonic
FECAL OCCULT BLOOD, IMMUNOASSAY (Colorectal screening) LABIFOB IFOB SCR

 

Useful For/Utility

Screening for gastrointestinal bleeding and colorectal cancer.

Methodology

Immunoassay using Latex Fixation

Optical Measurement Utilizing a Latex Agglutination Reaction

Clinical Information

The presence of fecal occult blood in the stool is associated with gastrointestinal disorders such as diverticulitis, polyps, and Crohn's disease, that may lead to colorectal cancer if not treated. Early diagnosis by fecal occult blood screening and treatment of these problems has been shown to significantly reduce mortality from colorectal cancer.

Specimen Requirements

OC-Auto sampling bottle (light green cap)

Refer to Patient Personal Use Kit for materials and complete collection instructions.

 

Patient Preparation:

There are no dietary restrictions for this test.

 

Specimen Collection:

Specimen Type: Stool

Specimen Volume: 1 Sample probe

Collection Instructions:

1. Provide patient with kit and collection instructions.

2. Instruct patient to scrape surface of fecal specimen with sample probe so that entire grooved portion of sample probe is completely covered with fecal matter.

3. Specimen must be added to the sampling device within 4 hours of collection.

Additional Information:

1. Label specimen container with patient’s name, age, gender, date and time of collection.

2. Specimen may be returned via U.S. Postal Service.

3. Patients experiencing active hemorrhoids, or who are having a menstrual period should delay testing until bleeding ceases.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient/Refrigerate OK/Frozen not acceptable

Specimen stability once specimen is added to collection vial:

Ambient for 15 days

Refrigerate for 30 days

 *During winter months please advise patients to drop off their collection kits at an Essentia location instead of returning via the postal service.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday, day shift only

Performing Laboratory

Chemistry-

SMDC Clinical Lab

 

Test Classification and CPT Coding

G0328

Reference Values

Negative (reported as positive or negative)