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Test Code STOOLSLIDEPREP Slide Prep and Differential, Stool

Methodology

Manual-Microscopic Examination of Cells

Note:  If ≥2 WBC/50xOIF are seen, #DIFFM “Differential-Manual, Blood” will be performed.

Performing Laboratory

Aspen Valley Hospital

Physician Office Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 1 hour of collection.

 

1. Submit fresh stool in a screw-capped, clean container. (Specimen submitted in preservative including Cary-Blair, specimen not received within 1 hour of collection, or specimen sent refrigerated is not acceptable.)

2. Label specimen with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.

3. Forward promptly at ambient temperature only.

Note:  Specimen source is required on request form for processing.

Reference Values

No WBCs, RBCs, epithelial cells, yeast, or mucous strands seen

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

89055