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Laboratory Code
LAB694
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Stool
Container/Tube: Sterile screw-capped container with attached spatula
Volume: 10.0 g / 5.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 5.0 g (size of a grape) / 2.0 mL (liquid stool)
Collection Instructions: Random collection, send specimen over 3 consecutive days
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Stool |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Submit to lab as soon as possible |
| Refrigerate | Do not refrigerate sample |
| Frozen | Do not freeze sample |
Methodology
Immunochromatography / Faecal immunochemical test (FIT)
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Sunday, TAT 1 day
Reference Interval
Not detected.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Microbiology, 67724343
Useful For
Detect the presence of human blood in or on stool specimen
Service Code
23304
LOINC Code Information
80372-6
Update
Last updated 20/3/2025
Unacceptable Condition
More than 1 stool specimen collected on the same day.
Stool specimen contaminated with urine.