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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
Update
Last updated 20/3/2025
LOINC Code Information
80372-6
Unacceptable Condition
More than 1 stool specimen collected on the same day.
Stool specimen contaminated with urine.
Service Code
23304
Laboratory Code
LAB694