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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
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TX
75235
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General Information
Performed: Mon-Fri
Turn Around Time: 24-72 hours
CPT Codes: 82274
Performed By: Chemistry
Notes:
Interpretive Data:
POSITIVE (abnormal) FIT indicates >100 ng/mL blood in stool. Follow up colonoscopy to exclude colorectal cancer and advanced adenoma is indicated.
NEGATIVE (normal) FIT indicates <=100 ng/mL blood in stool. Repeat FIT in one year as indicated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Samples received greater than 15 days from collection; no date of collection on sample container; overfilled or leaking collection container
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
Occult Blood FIT Interp |
Immunoassay |
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Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Stool |
Sampling bottle |
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Specimens in sampling bottle are stable for 15 days after collection. Deliver to Logistics Lab via routine courier. |
Room Temperature |
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