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HelpTest Code IFOB Occult Blood in Feces, Immunochemical Method
Specimen Type
Feces (stool specimen) collected on Hemoccult ICT collection card
If Hemoccult ICT cards are not available, the stool specimen can be submitted in a plastic specimen container.
Container/Tube
Hemoccult ICT collection card
Offsite Collection Instructions
Patients should not collect samples three days before, during, or three days after their menstrual period, if they have bleeding hemorrhoids, blood in their urine, open cuts on their hands, or if they have strained during the bowel movement.
Turnaround Time
24 hours
Days and Times Performed
24/7
Method Name
Hemoccult ICT Immunochemical Fecal
Occult Blood Test
Test Limitations
Potential False Negative: Very high concentrations of blood (visibly bloody stool) may test as negative due to prozone effects.
Additional Information
The Occult Blood Feces, Immunochemical method (Hemoccult ICT)may detect occult blood when it is the result of lower gastrointestinal tract bleeding, but may fail to detect upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding, producing a negative result. Therefore the Occult Blood, Feces Guaiac Method (Hemoccult Sensa) is used for suspected upper GI bleeding and Hemoccult ICT is used for suspected lower GI bleeding.
Synonyms
Hemoccult ICT
Fee Code
53599
Stat Days and Times Performed
Not Available
CPT
82274
Reference Values
Negative