Methodology
Guaiac
Synonyms
Hemoccult
Specimen Type
Stool
Performing Lab
RCHSD Micro
Epic ID
LAB694
Lab Test Days
upon receipt
Standard TAT
1 day
Stat TAT
1 hour
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Stool
Container Type
See Below
Collection Instructions
Submit Hemoccult card or stool in sterile container. Apply fresh stool to the guaiac paper of the Hemoccult card as a thin smear with an applicator stick. Alternatively, fresh sttol may be submitted.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Hemoccult card: up to 14 days after application of stool.
Rejection Criteria
SENSA card. Expired card.
Processing Instructions
Refer to microbiology processing manual
Revised
08-03-17