Fecal Leukocyte Stain
Test Code: 3930
CPT Code(s): 89055
Clinical Significance: The presence of leukocytes is an indicator of inflammation. Generally, inflammation is a product of bacteria-host interaction.
Methodology: Microscopy
Alternative Names: Fecal Examination for WBCs, Feces WBC, Stool for WBC, WBC Stool, WBC Smear, Feces, Leukocytes, Fecal
Supply: #F01 Total-Fix® Transport Vial
Patient Preparation: Patients should refrain from ingesting barium for 7 days before specimen collection
Preferred Specimen: 10 grams or 10 mL stool or fecal pus collected in a Total-Fix® transport vial
Minimum Volume: 5 grams or 5 mL
Collection Instructions: The specimen must be passed into a clean, dry container and must not be contaminated with urine or water. If a toilet is used, the water supply may be cut off and the bowl drained.
Transport container: Total-Fix transport vial
Transport temperature: Room temperature
- Room temperature: 30 days
- Refrigerated: Unacceptable
- Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject criteria:
- Unpreserved stool
- Stool specimens preserved in transport media other than Total-Fix
For additional supply or collection information, please contact DLO's Customer Service at (800) 891-2917, option 2.
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