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Test Code LAB90061 Fecal Occult Blood Immunoassay

Important Note

This test code is only used at MGH, MH, and SH sites

Reporting Title

Fecal Occult Bllod 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

Performed at MGH, MH, SH

Specimen Requirements

Fresh stool sample, submitted in sterile cup or OC-Light S Fit bottle.

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

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient/Refrigerate YES   Frozen NO

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily 24/7

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82274