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HelpEpic Test Code LAB21010 Stool for WBC's (Leukocyte)
Performing Location(s)
BMC
Synonyms
Hansel Stain
Specimen Type
Random stool, non-formed
Preferred Container
Suitable, clean, closed container: gray collection cup or urine cup
Alternate Container
Stool thinly smeared on a glass slide or stool culture vial (red top)
Volume Required
Small Sample
Storage Requirements
Specimens not delivered to laboratory within 1 hour should be refrigerated
Transportation Needs
Deliver specimen to the laboratory within 1 hour of collection. If not possible see “Storage Requirements”
Causes for Rejection
Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
> 24 hours room temperature
> 24 hours Refrigerated
Formed or “non-liquid” stool
Sample submitted in unacceptable container
Sample submitted in O&P Collection Vial.
Limitations
Poorly prepared slides; WBC’s may degenerate over time
Reference Values
| Population | Units | Reference Range |
| All Populations | none | No WBCs seen /hpf |
Includes
Wright stain and microscopic examination
Days of Analysis
All
Available STAT
Yes
CPT Code
89055
Last Updated
21-Sep-23 BHD