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Epic 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