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HelpTest Code LABIFOB2 Fecal Occult Blood Immunoassay (GI Bleed)
Additional Codes
| Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic |
|---|---|---|
| FECAL OCCULT BLOOD, IMMUNOASSAY (GI Bleed) | LABIFOB2 | IFOB GIBLD |
Useful For/Utility
Suspect acute gastrointestinal bleeding and colorectal cancer.
Methodology
Rapid Immunochemical Assay
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-Light S sample device (dark green cap)
Patient Preparation:
There are no dietary restrictions for this test.
Specimen Collection:
Specimen Type: Stool
Specimen Volume: 1 Sample probe
Collection Instructions:
1. Scrape surface of fecal specimen with sample probe so that entire grooved portion of sample probe is completely covered with fecal matter.
2. 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. 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
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Chemistry-
Ada Hospital, Ada Clinic Ashland Clinic, Bagley Clinic Lab, Cloquet Clinic, Deer River Hosptial, Duluth Family Medicine, Ely Clinic, Fargo Hospital, Fosston Hospital, Grand Rapids Clinic, Hermantown Clinic, Holy Trinity Hospital Graceville, Hayward Clinic, Hibbing Clinic, International Falls Clinic, Lakeside Clinic, Lakewalk Clinic, Menahga Clinic, Moose Lake Hospital, Northern Pines Hospital, Oklee Clinic, Park Rapids Clinic, Park Rapids Highway 34, Proctor Clinic, Sandstone Hospital, SMDC Clinical Lab, St. Joseph's Baxter Clinic, St. Joseph's Brainerd Clinic, St. Joseph's Medical Center, St. Mary's Detroit Lakes Hosptial, St. Mary's Mahnomen Clinic, St. Mary's Frazee Clinic, St. Mary's Pelican Rapids Clinic, St. Mary's Hospital Superior, Virginia Hospital, Walker Clinic, West Duluth Clinic.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82274
Reference Values
Negative (reported as positive or negative)