Occult Blood
Special Requirement
Raw stool or hemoccult collection kit
Methodology
Visual guaiac paper reaction
Special Instructions
No aspirin, red meat or vitamin C in excess of 250 mg/day on the days of testing. A high fiber diet two days before testing is recommended.
Collection Days
Monday-Friday
Report Available
Daily
CPT Code
82270
Reference Range
Negative
Interfering Substance
None