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Test Code LAB90025 Fecal Occult Blood Immunoassay (FOB)

Important Note

Use at all sites other than MH, MGH, SH and OBH.

Reporting Title

Fecal Occult Blood Immunoassay (FOB)

Methodology

Method: OC-Light iFOBT is an immunoassay utilizing a blend of a polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies to specifically detect the presence of Hb in feces

Performing Laboratory

Sent to RMH Test performed at Mt Carmel

 

Specimen Requirements

Specimen requirements: fresh stool sample, submitted in an OC-Light S Fit bottle.

Stability: sample needs to be submitted same day as collected.

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient: OK

Refrigerate: OK

Frozen: NO

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily 24/7

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82274