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Test Code FL Fecal Leukocytes

Infectious

Additional Codes

EPIC LAB4537

Purpose

For the detection of leukocytes present in stool due to inflammatory diarrhea.

Methodology

Gram Stain

Sample Type

Random stool

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 grams

Specimen Stability

Temperature Time
Ambient (18-25°C) 2 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C) N/A
Frozen (-15 to -20°C) N/A

Setup without delay.

Lab Department

Microbiology

Result Reporting

Normal
No white blood cells seen

 

Abnormal
[Rare, Few, Moderate, or Many] white blood cells

Rejection Criteria

  • Samples outside stability limits
  • Samples not properly labeled (2 patient identifiers required)

Availability

Performed STAT
24/7 Yes

 

Performing Laboratory

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Laboratory

CPT Code

89055

LOINC

13655-6 WBC LM QI (Stl)