- YFOBT
Fecal Occult Blood, Colorectal Cancer Screen, Qualitative
Specimen:
Test Code
YFOBT
Specimen Name
Fecal Occult Blood, Colorectal Cancer Screen, Qualitative
Collect
Fecal Occult Blood Test Kit
Submit
Fecal Occult Blood Test Kit Refrigerated
Special Handling
***Must call PSPC Laboratory prior to collection to receive the proper collection kit. These kits are not kept on hand.***
Specimen must fill the grooved portion of the sample probe. Collect a random stool specimen. See Fecal Occult Blood Test Kit package insert for instructions. Specimen must be collected in specific sample vial within 4 hours of defecation.
Specimen must fill the grooved portion of the sample probe. Collect a random stool specimen. See Fecal Occult Blood Test Kit package insert for instructions. Specimen must be collected in specific sample vial within 4 hours of defecation.
Rejection Criteria
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Stability
Ambient 15 days; Refrigerated 30 days; Frozen Unacceptable
Methodology
Immunochemical
Performed
Monday - Saturday
Reported
3-7 days
CPT Codes
- 82274
Components
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Additional Information
https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/-/media/it-mmfiles/Special-Instructions/8/6/6/oncology-request-form
https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/-/media/it-mmfiles/Special-Instructions/7/5/C/gastroenterology-and-hepatology-test-request
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Common Lab Definitions
- Serum
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