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Test Code OCCB Guaiac Occult Blood

Important Note

!! A sterile container is not an acceptable sample type !!

This test should be used to diagnose GI bleed ONLY.

It is NOT to be used for Colon Cancer Screening

Additional Codes

Primary Code Epic Code
OCCB LAB697

 

Performing Laboratory

Central Vermont Medical Center

 

Specimen Required

Inoculated ColoScreen-ES Card

 

Specimen Stability

12 days ambient

Day(s) Performed

Daily

Specimen Type

STOOL

Container

Sterile Cup