White Blood Cell Count, Stool

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB265
  • Soft Test Code:
  • SWBC1
Alternate Names
  • Fecal Leukocyte
  • Fecal Leukocytes / WBC Stool
  • Leukocyte Count, Stool
  • Leukocyte, Fecal
  • Stool Leukocyte Count
  • WBC Stool
  • WBC Stool / Fecal Leukocytes
  • WBC, Stool

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

1 gram Feces in a Stool Container


Transport And Storage

48 hours Refrigerated


Collection Instructions

No Preservatives to be added


Minimum Volume

0.5 grams


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

None Seen


Methodology:
  • Manual Microscopy

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Microbiology

Coding & Compliance

CPT Coding

89055