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MCL
Laboratory specimen collection and test information |
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Occult
Blood Card |
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Occult
Blood Screen |
2-3
gram |
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Alternative
name(s) |
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Lab section |
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When performed |
24 hours / 7 days |
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When reported |
Daily |
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Sunquest code |
OCBDS |
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SMS code |
OCCULT BLOOD SCREEN |
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Important
notes: |
Whole blood may degrade
in fresh stool and should be inoculated to the Occult Blood card ASAP for
transport to lab. |
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Rejection
criteria: |
Dry stool on
swab or stick, unlabeled or mislabeled specimen or Leaking container. |
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Transportation
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Specimen
preparation: |
All specimens
for Microbiology must be submitted ASAP to maximize yield. |
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MCL Web Resources
Last revised 11/07/2011
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