Methodology
Immunochromatography
Synonyms
Stool Hemoglobin; InSure; Stool Blood; FOBT; Occult Blood
Specimen Type
Stool
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
1 Day
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Stool brushed onto 1-2 windows of the Insure FOBT Test Card
Container Type
InSure FOBT Test Card
Collection Instructions
No special diet or avoidance of drugs or supplements is required for the InSure Test. Fecal specimen must be collected from toilet water and brushed on the InSure FOBT Test Card.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 14 Days; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Stool submitted in any container; InSure FOBT cards with stool applied to the sample windows; Any test card with obvious blood present
Test Volume Required
2 Windows
Minimum Test Volume
1 Window
CPT Codes
82274
Revised
10-27-19
Initials
SL