Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time

8 hours

MiChart Code
Fecal Occult Blood, IA
Soft Order Code
IFOB

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Synonyms

Occult Blood, Stool
OCLT
Stool Occult Blood
IFOB
FIT (Fecal Immunochemical Test)
FOB (Fecal Occult Blood)
Hemoccult, Stool

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Test Overview

Test Methodology

Immunoassay

Test Usage

This test system is intended for the qualitative detection of fecal occult blood in feces. It is recommended for use in routine physical exams, monitor for bleeding in patients and screening for colorectal cancer or other lower GI disorders that can cause gastrointestinal bleeding (e.g., diverticulitis, polyps, and Crohn's disease). No dietary restrictions are necessary for the patient due to the detection of human hemoglobin in this assay.

Reference Range

Negative

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Specimen Requirements

OCS Collection kit
Minimum Volume
 

Billing Information

CPT Code
82274
Pro Fee Code
 
LOINC
 

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Quality that sets us apart

As the reference laboratory division of Michigan Medicine's Department of Pathology, MLabs shares the institution's commitment to applying established quality principles to clinical laboratory testing. Like other large organizations in complex, consequential fields, we rely on an established approach to monitor quality throughout the testing process.

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