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HelpTest Code STLEUK Leukocytes Stool, Qualitative
Alias
Fecal leukocytes
Stool WBC
Collection Method
Raw stool placed in Eco Fix transport media
Container
Clean container
Instructions/Special Handling
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Raw stool placed in Eco Fix transport media
Acceptable Specimes
Raw stool (No preservatives)
Units
Semi-qualitative
Reference Ranges
Negative
Critical Values
N/A
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis | N/A |
| Icterus | N/A |
| Lipemia | N/A |
| Other | QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient (15-25°C) | Eco Fix:3 days, Raw stool no preservative 4 hours, Slides held for 7 days |
| Refrigerated (2-8°C) | N/A |
| Frozen (-20°C) | N/A |
Performing Site
Boone Health Laboratory
Performance Information
| Days/Times Performed | Daily |
| Expected Turn around Time | Same Day |
| Methodology/Method Description | Manual Microscopy |
Panel Components
N/A
CPT Codes
89055