Leukocytes, Fecal
Test Summary
The presence of leukocytes is an indicator of inflammation. Generally, inflammation is a product of bacteria-host interaction.
Aliases
- Fecal WBC
- Stool for Polys
- Stool for WBC (comment: feces)
- WBC (stool)
- WBC Smear, Feces
- White Blood Cell Smear, Feces
- WBC Comment: Feces
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Unpreserved fecal specimen, or specimen submitted in Ova and Parasite PVA container (minimum Ratio of 1 part feces: 3 parts preservative: 1 gram of fresh specimen)
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Collect stool sample in clean container.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Ova/Parasite Kit-ParaPak (Pink and Blue vials)
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature and Refrigerated = Several weeks in PVA preservative or 1 hour if unpreserved
- Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Barium and bismuth sulfate can interfere with procedure. Rejected for frozen specimen.
Order Code
LEUKF
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB193
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87205
Billing Code
- 300000
CPT Statement
Methodology
Microscopic Evaluation
FDA Status
Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Reference Range
Negative
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 1 day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Unpreserved fecal specimen, or specimen submitted in Ova and Parasite PVA container (minimum Ratio of 1 part feces: 3 parts preservative: 1 gram of fresh specimen)
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Collect stool sample in clean container.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Ova/Parasite Kit-ParaPak (Pink and Blue vials)
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature and Refrigerated = Several weeks in PVA preservative or 1 hour if unpreserved
- Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Barium and bismuth sulfate can interfere with procedure. Rejected for frozen specimen.
Result Information
Methodology
Microscopic Evaluation
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
Negative
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 1 day