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HelpTest Code 261 Fecal Neutrophils
Additional Codes
ALAB: FECALN
MA Cerner: Fecal Neutrophils.
Test Method
Direct Smear; Diff-Quick Giemsa Stain; Dade Behring
Specimen Requirement
Fecal specimen is required.
Additional Specimen Collection Information
Collect a freshly voided stool specimen in a sterile container.
Performance
Performed Monday through Sunday
Typically completed within 4 hours after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
Reference Values
None seen.
CPT Code Information
89055 Other Pathology Services: Leukocyte assessment, fecal, qualitative or semiquantitative
Useful For
Suggesting presence of pathogens such as Salmonella, Shigella, and amebiasis
LOINC Code Information
13655-6 Leukocytes [Presence] In Stool By Light Microscopy