Fecal Leukocyte Stain
Also known as Fecal Examination for WBCs, Feces WBC, Stool for WBC, WBC Stool, WBC Smear, Feces, Leukocytes, Fecal
What it measures
- LeukocytesLOINC 13655-6
Before the visit
Patients should refrain from ingesting barium for 7 days before specimen collection.
Specimen
- Specimen
- 10 grams or 10 mL stool or fecal pus collected in a Total-Fix transport vial
- Minimum volume
- 5 grams or 5 mL
- Also accepted
- Stool or fecal pus collected in Zn-PVA fixative transport vial
- Container
- Total-Fix transport vial
- Temperature
- Room temperature
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.
Turnaround
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 3 days
Billing
CPT 89055